Online continuing education (CE) is available from a variety of approved providers.
⚠️ Most providers charge fees. Please check directly with each organization for pricing and access requirements.
If your doctor is an AOA member, they may enroll office staff through AOA Member Services at no additional cost as part of member benefits.
AOA Associate Members have access to CPC-approved online credits through EyeLearn.
AOA members must log in to access EyeLearn, using their AOA.org login: https://eyelearn.aoa.org
The EyeLearn Professional Development Hub is AOA’s centralized education portal offering:
CPC- and AOA-approved courses (unless noted as zero credit)
Clinical education modules
Practice management resources
Webinars and on-demand learning
CPO, CPOA & CPOT Review Courses
Eye Diseases & Disorders
Myopia
Optics & Dispensing
Infection Control
Ocular Urgencies & Emergencies
Dry Eye
Contact Lenses
✔ AOA member doctors may enroll staff as AOA Associate Members at no additional cost.
✔ If your doctor shares their AOA ID#, you may enroll yourself.
The following websites offer CPC-approved CE or other accepted credits:
Relias Program
(CPC approved for military personnel — contact your base education officer)
The following certifications qualify for CPC-approved CE:
You may attend traditional programs through:
American Red Cross
American Heart Association
American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)
✔ Maximum of 4 CPC-approved CE hours per CPR/First Aid course
✔ Military members submitting BLS training card may earn up to 4 hours
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Each course:
May be taken once per 3-year renewal period
Awards 2 CPC-approved CE credits per course
✔ Always verify the course is approved for your certification type (CPO, CPOA, CPOT).
✔ Confirm credit type (CPC, ABO, NCLE, COPE, etc.).
✔ Keep your certificate of completion.
✔ Review renewal requirements before registering.