How many CE hours do optometrist (doctor of optometry)s need in Virginia?

Optometrist (Doctor of Optometry)s in Virginia must complete 20 CE hours every 1 year. License renewal deadline is March 31 annually under 18VAC105-20-60.

Virginia Optometry (OD) CE requirements

Optometrist (Doctor of Optometry) — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.

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Renewal: License renewal deadline is March 31 annually under 18VAC105-20-60.

Required categories

Maximum 2 hours: Cpr

Ocular pharmacology tpa — TPA-certified optometrists must complete at least 10 hours in ocular/general pharmacology, diagnosis or treatment, advanced clinical techniques/devices/procedures, or pain management

10h

Minimum 10 hours: Real time interactive

10h

Maximum 2 hours: Recordkeeping practice management

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Reporting

attest to CE completion on renewal; submit documentation if audited

Grace period

None for practice: after March 31 an unrenewed license is lapsed and the licensee may not practice. The license may be renewed for up to one year after expiration with the renewal plus late fee.

Up to 10 excess hours may be carried forward to the next annual cycle. Licensees attest to completion on renewal, retain CE documentation at least 3 years, and submit documentation only if audited.

Official source: Virginia Board of Optometry - Continuing Education (18VAC105-20-70)

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

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