Online Continuing Education (CE) for CPO, CPOA & CPOT (for the year 2026)

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 EyeLearn Professional Development Hub

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

Topics Available to AOA Members

• 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.

CPC-Approved Online CE Providers

The following websites offer CPC-approved CE or other accepted credits:

• Quantum Optical
  
  https://www.quantumoptical.com/
  
  
  (New courses approved 9/5/2025)

• Optical Training
  
  http://www.opticaltraining.com
  
  
  (CPC-approved courses)

• Eye Courses
  
  https://eye-courses.com/
  
  
  (CPC-approved courses)

• AAO Clinical Teams (formerly ATPO)
  
  https://www.aao.org/clinical-teams/about-aaop
  
  
  (6 hours CPC-approved; membership required)

• EssilorLuxottica (Leonardo Platform)
  
  https://leonardo.essilorluxottica.com/login
  
  
  (CPC approved)

• College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)
  
  https://www.covd.org/
  
  
  (COVD credits acceptable per 2020 CPC guideline update)

• Ophthalmic Photographer’s Society
  
  https://www.opsweb.org/

• Relias Program
  (CPC approved for military personnel — contact your base education officer)

• Redefined Vision Solutions
  
  https://redefinedvisionsolutions.com/recorded-webinars/
  
  
  (CPC-approved)

ABO / NCLE / COPE / Other Approved CE Sources

• Vision Ease Education Center
  
  https://www.visionease.com/support/education-center/
  
  
  (ABO/NCLE approved)

• Healio
  
  https://www.healio.com/
  
  
  (Free COPE-approved courses)

• Review of Optometry
  
  http://www.reviewofoptometry.com/continuing_education/
  
  
  (COPE approved)

• CLSA University
  
  http://www.clsa.info/CLSA/CLSA_University.aspx?WebsiteKey=6d0317dd-360a-4820-a278-6a0ab6087a0a
  
  
  (Membership may be required)

• 20/20 Magazine CE
  
  https://www.2020mag.com/ce
  
  
  (ABO approved)

• OptoCase
  
  https://www.optocase.com/
  
  
  (Free COPE approved)

• PECAA
  
  http://www.pecaa.com/
  
  
  (Members access COPE, ABO, CPC & NCLE credits via Quantum Optical)

• EyeTec
  
  http://www.eyetec.net
  
  
  (JCAHPO approved)

• Seco University
  
  https://secouniversity.com/

• Acuvue
  
  https://www.acuvue.com/
  
  
  (COPE & NCLE credits; login required)

• Eye America LMS
  
  https://www.lms.eyeamerica.com
  
  
  (Doctors Vision Center employees only)

• JCAHPO
  
  https://www.jcahpo.org
  
  
  http://store.jcahpo.org/calendarschedule.aspx?PROMO=jcahpoweb

• Eyefinity
  
  https://www.eyefinity.com
  
  
  (Licensed opticians only)

• BSM Consulting
  
  https://www.bsmconsulting.com
  
  
  (Designed for ophthalmology practice staff)

• Seiko Eyewear
  
  http://www.seikoeyewear.com/CE/CEindex.cfm

• Vision Therapy Group
  
  http://www.visiontherapygroup.com
  
  
  (COPE-approved seminars)

• First Vision Media
  
  http://www.firstvisionmedia.com/
  
  
  (ABO & COPE approved)

CPR, First Aid, ACLS & PALS Credits

The following certifications qualify for CPC-approved CE:

CPR & First Aid (Up to 4 Hours)

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

PALS & ACLS (American Heart Association)

• 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

Additional CE Resources

• First Aid Web
  
  http://www.firstaidweb.com
  
  
  (Must complete BOTH CPR and First Aid quizzes to receive 1 CPC credit)

• CPR AED Course – American Health Care Academy
  
  https://cpraedcourse.com/
  
  
  (1 CPC credit)

• Commission on Paraoptometric Certification Facebook Page
  
  http://www.facebook.com/ParaoptometricCertification
  
  
  (Updates on CE guidelines and upcoming CPC-approved events)

Important Reminders

✔ 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.