Virginia Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a optometrist (doctor of optometry) misses CE requirements in Virginia, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Per Board Guidance 105-11 (2022) for practicing with an expired license: first offense 31 days or less - advisory letter; first offense 32 days-1 year - confidential consent agreement; first offense over one year - reprimand/possible informal conference; second offense - possible $1,000 monetary penalty.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: Virginia Board of Optometry - Guidance Document 105-11 (2022, via dhp.ko.virginia.gov)

⚠️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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