Alabama Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a optometrist misses CE requirements in Alabama, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Annual registration due Oct 1, delinquent after Dec 31. Failure to secure the annual registration certificate by Jan 1 results in automatic suspension of the license and license certificate.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Board rule 630-X-7-.10 provides for verification/audit of continuing education requirements; licensees must maintain CE attendance records. Failure to prove CE compliance can result in severe penalties including loss of licensure.

Official source: Alabama Board of Optometry (admin code; HB124 enrolled)

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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