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Vermont Optometry (OD) CE category requirements

How the 40 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for optometrists in Vermont, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Maximum 10 hours: Home study online
10h
Maximum 0 hours: Practice management
0h
Therapeutic pharmacology — For TPA-endorsed licensees: 20 of the 40 hours in TPA use, complications from their use, and glaucoma treatment
20h

Board rule 04-210 Code Vt. R. 04-030-210-X §3.2 has a 20-hour tier for non-TPA-endorsed licensees, but the statute (26 V.S.A. §1716a) and the 2026 Act 171 summary state 40 hours are already required for all optometrists; statute governs on inconsistency. An advanced therapeutic procedures specialty license created by Act 171 (effective July 1, 2028) will add 5 CE hours in advanced procedures - not in effect yet. Retain CE documentation 4 years; random audits conducted. Current CPR certification required for all licensees in addition to CE hours (26 V.S.A. §1716a as amended by 2026 Act 171).

Official source: Vermont Act 171 (2026), restating 26 V.S.A. § 1716a (VT Legislature)

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