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Online Continuing Education for Optometry Cope Approved

Our standard on-line courses are COPE (Council on Optometric Practitioner Education) approved and accepted nationwide for license renewal. A reference list of State CE Requirements can be found on the COPE website. We always advise you to check with your State Board of Optometry for complete eligibility requirements.

Featured Online Courses

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MIGS in Glaucoma

Lecturer: Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery has become a powerful tool in the surgical glaucoma world.  Optometrists encounter patients that have undergone MIGS procedures on a daily basis and that number will only increase.  It is imperative that optometrists understand the devices and how to manage patients postoperatively.  This course will cover a variety of MIGS procedures and current data on efficacy and safety.  Discussion will include postoperative considerations, so the optometrist is ready to handle any MIGS surprise.

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Diabetes: New Testing and Treatment for Retinopathy

Lecturer: Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO

This course will provide an update and thorough understanding of the flash flicker electroretinogram (ffERG), proper indications and protocols, and how to interpret the results.  Diabetic retinopathy has historically been evaluated and followed with structural tests (DFE's, OCT's and fundus photos), this lecture will explore functional testing (ERG) that helps in the evaluation of diabetic patients, and will also discuss the newest literature in regards to supplementation of diabetic retinopathy patients.

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The Deep Dive into Corneal Ulcers

Lecturer: Zanna Krouch, OD, FAAO

Corneal ulcers may be a result of an infectious etiology or could be a direct result of non-infectious, sterile inflammation.  This course reviews etiologies, pathophysiology, diagnostic assessment, and treatment and management of both types of corneal ulcers.  Emphasis is made on the key elements that may aid a practitioner in the differentiation of a sterile versus infectious corneal ulcer.

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    2021 Professional Responsibility Course

    Lecturer: Joe DeLoach, OD, FAAO

    The 2021 Professional Responsibility Course for Texas Optometrists provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the legal and ethical practice of optometry, including compliance with specific state laws, as well as, judicious prescribing regulations.  This course is mandated by state law for Texas optometrists for license renewal.

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    Are refunds available for online courses?

    Online courses are non-refundable after purchase.

    Does my state board accept online courses for CE credit?

    Our courses are COPE (Council on Optometric Practitioner Education) approved and accepted nationwide for license renewal, with the exception of The Glaucoma Specialist Course, which only has Texas Optometry Board approval. A reference list of State CE Requirements can be found on the COPE website at https://www.arbo.org/cestateinfo. Not all states accept internet courses for CE credit, therefore we advise you to check with your State Board of Optometry for complete eligibility requirements. Course descriptions are available on the Online Course List Page.

    How do I earn online CE credit?

    To receive credit for any of our online courses:

    1. Create a user account
    2. Purchase a course
    3. View the course in its entirety
    4. Complete and pass the post-course exam with a grade of 70% or higher
    5. Print out your Certificate of Completion and submit that certificate directly to your State Board of Optometry to receive credit

    Note: UHCO will report successful completion directly to COPE and CE Broker for the Texas Optometry Board. Reporting occurs on a monthly basis. Texas ODs may also self-report to CE Broker.

    How do I receive my Certificate of Completion?

    A printable Certificate of Completion will be issued directly to you once you successfully pass the exam associated with your online coursework. Certificates are available through your online account and can be accessed by logging into your account at any time.

    UHCO will report successful completion directly to COPE and CE Broker for the Texas Optometry Board. Reporting occurs on a monthly basis. Texas ODs may also self-report to CE Broker.

    Online CE participants licensed outside of Texas are responsibile for submitting their certificate(s) of completion directly to their state board of optometry to receive credit.

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    Policies

    Registration Fee Policy

    We are pleased to offer a variety of registration fee options to our participants not enrolling in our entire conference.  Fees listed per conference are the only options available for each course.  No other discounts or fee reductions apply.

    Registration payment must be received by the UHCO CE Office in full prior to the conference date.

    Walk-in registration availability varies by conference. Contact the CE office prior to the conference start date to inquire about seat availability and walk-in options.

    Note: When walk-in options are available, an additional fee will be applied.

    In-Person Conference Registration

    Conference participants receive:

    • Course notes for all lectures
    • Breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch
    • Direct reporting to CE Broker for the Texas Optometry Board and Florida Board of Optometry
    • Direct reporting to COPE
    • A certificate of completion
    • The option to complete Continuing Education with Examination (CEE) at no extra charge, when available

    Live Webinar Conference Registration

    Conference participants receive:

    • Course notes for all lectures
    • Direct reporting to CE Broker for the Texas Optometry Board and Florida Board of Optometry
    • Direct reporting to COPE
    • A certificate of completion.

    Cancellation Policy

    The College reserves the right to cancel any conference two weeks in advance if registration is inadequate. In the event that the conference is cancelled by the University of Houston, registrants are notified immediately, and all program fees will be refunded.

    In the event a participant needs to cancel registration, the following Participant Registration Cancellation Policy will apply:

    • Registration cancellations will be accepted until noon on the Monday prior to the conference start date.
    • Paid fees will be refunded, less a $25 processing fee.
    • No refunds or transfers to future programs will be issued for cancellations received after the deadline.
    • Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. To cancel, contact the CE Department at optce@central.uh.edu.

    COVID-19 Special Circumstances: If you exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive or been diagnosed with COVID-19, or have knowingly been exposed to someone who has or is suspected/presumed to have COVID-19 after the cancellation deadline, do not attend the conference. Contact the CE Department in writing at optce@central.uh.edu to qualify for a refund. Paid fees will be refunded, less a $25 processing fee.

    Notice: Any participant exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms while in attendance at the conference will be asked to leave the meeting immediately and will forfeit all registration fees.

    CE Credit Information

    In-Person Conference Attendance

    Participants receive a name badge during check-in that contains a bar code to be scanned for attendance credit.

    • Name badge bar codes are unique to each participant and should not be shared.
    • To earn CE credit, every participant must scan their name badge bar code at the designated scanning stations.
    • To obtain credit, you must attend the entire lecture. Partial hours will not be awarded.
    • Late arrivals and/or early departures will be notated and credit will only be issued for time spent in class.
    • Attendance will be monitored to comply with COPE, Texas Optometry Board, and Florida Optometry Board regulations.

    Live Webinar Conference Attendance

    Webinars are hosted via Zoom Webinar. Registered participants receive a unique link to the session(s) they've registered for. The platform logs each participant's join and exit time; therefore, it is important to use the unique link you were provided in order to receive credit. Viewing parties are not permitted and email address may not be shared by multiple participants. The following applies to all webinar participation:

    • CE credit will only be awarded to registered participants.
    • To obtain credit, a participant must attend the entire COPE lecture. Partial hours will not be awarded, and attendance will be monitored to comply with COPE and Texas Optometry Board regulations.
    • During designated break times, you must remain logged into the Zoom session if you wish to receive credit for the courses following the breaks.
    • All agenda times are listed in Central Standard Time (CST).

    Notification of Hours

    Verification of continuing education hours are reported directly to COPE, CE Broker for Texas Optometry Board licensees, and CE Broker for Florida Board of Optometry licensees. Letters of completion are emailed to participants, within 15 business days after the course presentation date. Out-of-state licensed participants are responsible for notifying their state board of the continuing education hours earned at a UHCO program.

    COPE

    The University of Houston College of Optometry is a COPE Administrator. Courses are submitted for COPE approval when the format meets COPE criteria. As a COPE Administrator, UHCO CE is required to report COPE qualified CE hours to the ARBO OE Tracker System. COPE does not allow partial hour credit. Attendees must be present for the entire COPE course in order to receive credit.

    CEE Credit

    Continuing Education with Examination Credit (CEE) is available for select UHCO CE conferences. Please refer to conference agendas for lectures identified for CEE credit.

    Semester Breaks

    During each semester break, the university conducts electrical and server maintenance; therefore, UHCO cannot guarantee that the online CE system will be available during the break and that submissions will be received and processed.

    We recommend that participants complete their coursework on or before December 15thto ensure access to our online system before the calendar year ends.

    Photo Notification

    Photos may be taken during University of Houston College of Optometry Continuing Education events. Such photos will be retained for UHCO use and may be included in informational and/or marketing materials.

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    Source: https://ce.opt.uh.edu/online-ce/