Alabama Optometry (OD) CE category requirements

How the 20 CE hours every 1 year breaks down by category for optometrists in Alabama, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Diagnosis, treatment, or management of eye disease (For optometrists approved to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (nontherapeutic optometrists need 14 hours).)

10h

20 hours apply to therapeutic licensees (approved to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents); nontherapeutic optometrists need 14 hours annually. Max 3 hours of distance-based (internet/teleconference) CE and max 3 hours of practice-management CE per year. No carry-over of CE hours between years. CE must be COPE/AOA/AlaOA/other state association/accredited school or college of optometry/Southern Council of Optometry/American Academy of Optometry approved or offered; all other courses must be submitted for Board approval. Keep a personal record of courses attended (dates, course name, sponsor, clock hours). Rule: Ala. Admin. Code 630-X-7-.02 and -.03.

Official source: Alabama Board of Optometry — Continuing Education

Full requirements: Alabama Optometry (OD) CE requirements
When it's due: Alabama Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline
What it costs: Alabama Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Alabama Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

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