What CE categories are required for optometrists in Massachusetts?

Glaucoma CE (glaucoma-certified ODs only): 3 hours; Opioid abuse training (MGL c.94C s.18(e), all prescribers, annual): 1 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Massachusetts Optometry (OD) CE category requirements

How the 18 CE hours every 1 year breaks down by category for optometrists in Massachusetts, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Glaucoma CE (glaucoma-certified ODs only)

Opioid abuse training (MGL c.94C s.18(e), all prescribers, annual)

Confirmed against Massachusetts Board of Registration in Optometry CE requirements as published by the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists (246 CMR 2.01(3)(a)(2)): 18 hrs/year; no more than 6 hrs distance-based learning and no more than 6 hrs practice management (incl. AIDS education and CPR) may be credited; all in-state CE must be Board- or COPE-approved. 3 hrs of the 18 must be glaucoma-specific for glaucoma-certified ODs. MGL c.94C s.18(e) requires 1 hr opioid-abuse training each license renewal period for prescribers.

Official source: Massachusetts 246 CMR 2.01 (mass.gov)

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

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

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