Pennsylvania optometry CE courses

Curated courses matched to Pennsylvania’s optometrists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

30CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years.

Source: Pennsylvania Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Child abuse recognition and reporting	2 hours	Each biennium	All optometrists
Therapeutics (T license)	6 hours	Each biennium	Therapeutics-licensed optometrists
Glaucoma (G license)	4 hours	Each biennium	Glaucoma-licensed optometrists

Child abuse recognition and reporting (2 hours, each biennium)

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Pennsylvania)

NetCE · 2h · text

$15.00View course →

Note: Covers Pennsylvania recognition and reporting duties for mandated reporters; verify the course version is accepted for your renewal cycle.

Therapeutics (T license) (6 hours, each biennium)

Ocular Pharmacology Update

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved update on ocular therapeutics and prescribing considerations.

Ocular Pharmacology EssentialsFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved pharmacology overview; free account required.

Glaucoma (G license) (4 hours, each biennium)

Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Co-management

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved glaucoma course covering diagnosis through surgical co-management.

Glaucoma Case StudiesFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved glaucoma cases; a low-cost way to start glaucoma-hour requirements.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Pediatric Optometry Essentials

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved pediatric optometry course.

Neuro-Optometry: Visual Field Interpretation

Review Education Group · 2h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$49.00View course →

Note: COPE-approved course on visual field testing and interpretation.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Review Education Group Multi-Day CE Meeting PackageBundle

Review Education Group · 16h · live event · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$299.00per meeting; 16+ COPE hoursView course →

Note: One registration covering a full weekend of COPE-approved courses — the fastest way to bank live hours.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Ocular Pharmacology EssentialsFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved pharmacology overview; free account required.

Glaucoma Case StudiesFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved glaucoma cases; a low-cost way to start glaucoma-hour requirements.

Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis and ManagementFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved dry eye course; free account required.

Low Vision RehabilitationFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved low vision course; free account required.

Quantum Optical Free COPE Course LibraryFree

Quantum Optical · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Rotating free COPE-approved courses (typically 1–2 hours each).

20/20 Magazine Free CE CoursesFree

20/20 Magazine · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved courses from the optical trade publication; check the site's CE section.

AOA EyeLearn CE ActivitiesFree

American Optometric Association · 1h · self-paced · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Freemember and select free activitiesView course →

Note: AOA's EyeLearn learning platform; some activities free, more with membership.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Pennsylvania optometrists need?

Pennsylvania optometrists need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Pennsylvania optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Child abuse recognition and reporting (2 hours, Each biennium); Therapeutics (T license) (6 hours, Each biennium); Glaucoma (G license) (4 hours, Each biennium).

How do I track my optometry CE?

Many COPE-approved providers report completions to ARBO's OE Tracker automatically. Keep your OE Tracker number handy and confirm credits appear in your account after each course.

When is the Pennsylvania optometrists renewal deadline?

Licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Pennsylvania Board of Optometry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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