What CE categories are required for optometrists in Colorado?

Clinically based optometric CE (all hours must be clinically based): 24 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Colorado Optometry (OD) CE category requirements

How the 24 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for optometrists in Colorado, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Clinically based optometric CE (all hours must be clinically based)

24h

Max 8 hours of internet/journal CE and max 4 hours of clinical observation/clinical examinations per biennium. First-renewal proration: no CE required if first renewal occurs during the year of initial licensure; 12 hours required if first renewal occurs in the following year. Rule: 4 CCR 728-1, Rule 1.21.

Official source: Colorado Board of Optometry — 4 CCR 728-1, Rule 1.21

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

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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