Relias Academy offers convenient online courses for licensed professionals, paraprofessionals, and lifelong learners. Information on course requirements by the Pennsylvania State Board of Optometry are below, as well as a list of approved and accredited courses.
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- Browse the course list below to view education accepted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Optometry. View course details or click Add to Cart to checkout and instantly enroll!
Expiration- Due On
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- Due Every
- 2 years
- Due Based On
- Every 2 Years
| Accepted CEUsCOPE - Council in Optometric Practitioner Education | Hours- Hours Required
- 30
- Max Online Hours
- 15
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Required Topics | Hours | Frequency |
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| Pharmacology For licensees certified in accordance with section 4.1 of the act (63 P. S. § 244.4a), regarding certification to prescribe and administer pharmaceutical agents for therapeutic purposes, at least six (6) of the required 30 hours shall concern the prescription and administration of pharmaceutical agents for therapeutic purposes.
Relias has no approved content for this topic. | 6 | 2 years |
| Profession Specific For licensees certified in accordance with section 4.2 of the act (63 P. S. § 244.4b), regarding additional requirements to prescribe and administer pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of certain types of glaucoma, at least four (4) of the 30 hours shall concern the prescription and administration of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of glaucoma. The four (4) hours taken in the treatment of glaucoma may be applied toward the six (6) hours required to maintain therapeutic certification; however, all licensees shall complete at least 30 total hours.
Relias has no approved content for this topic. | 4 | 2 years |
| Pain Management Individuals who have a current DEA registration must complete at least two (2) hours of continuing education in pain management, the identification of addiction or the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids (the Opioid CE).
Relias has no approved content for this topic. | 2 | 2 years |
| Child Abuse and Maltreatment As a condition of renewal, licensees are required to complete at least two (2) hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements. | 2 | 2 years |
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