Washington optometry CE courses

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

50CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Licenses renewed annually on practitioner's birthday; CE documented over each two-year reporting period.

Source: Washington Board of Optometry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Synchronous in-person CE10 hoursEach bienniumAll optometrists

Synchronous in-person CE (10 hours, each biennium)

Review Education Group CE Meeting (live)

Review Education Group · 8h · live event · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$149.00per meeting; multi-day options availableView course →

Note: In-person COPE-approved CE meetings held nationwide; a full day counts toward live/in-person hour requirements.

COPE-Approved Live Webinar Series

Review Education Group · 2h · live webinar · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Note: Live interactive webinars; counts as live hours where your board accepts synchronous online CE — verify your state's live vs. in-person definitions.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Review Education Group CE Meeting (live)

Review Education Group · 8h · live event · COPE (COPE-approved course)

$149.00per meeting; multi-day options availableView course →

Note: In-person COPE-approved CE meetings held nationwide; a full day counts toward live/in-person hour requirements.

COPE-Approved Live Webinar Series

Review Education Group · 2h · live webinar · COPE (COPE-approved course)

Note: Live interactive webinars; counts as live hours where your board accepts synchronous online CE — verify your state's live vs. in-person definitions.

Neuro-Optometry: Visual Field Interpretation

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

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

Retina Update: AMD and Diabetic Eye Disease

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

Note: COPE-approved retina update covering AMD and diabetic eye disease management.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 50-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.

Contact Lens Practice UpdateFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free COPE-approved contact lens update; free account required.

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.

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 Washington optometrists need?

Washington optometrists need 50 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Washington optometrists renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Synchronous in-person CE (10 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 Washington optometrists renewal deadline?

Licenses renewed annually on practitioner's birthday; CE documented over each two-year reporting period.

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 Washington Board of Optometry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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