What CE categories are required for optometrists in New Mexico?

Clinical pharmacology: 10 hours; Pain management: 1 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

New Mexico Optometry (OD) CE category requirements

How the 22 CE hours every 1 year breaks down by category for optometrists in New Mexico, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Clinical pharmacology

10h

Pain management

At least 10 of the 22 hours must be in clinical or ocular therapeutic pharmacology (COPE prefixes GL, IS, LP, PO, SP, TD, NO, PH, SD) and at least 1 hour in pain management or a related topic per 16.16.15.11 NMAC. Current CPR certification is also required but does not count toward CE. No official grace period identified; unrenewed licenses expire.

Official source: NM Board of Optometry - Continuing Education (16.16.13 NMAC)

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

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

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