Online Continuing Education (CE) for CPOCs (for the year 2026)

If you are renewing your CPOC (Certified Paraoptometric Coder) certification, you may complete approved continuing education (CE) courses online.

⚠️ Important: The CPOC is a specialty certification.
Not all CE courses qualify for CPOC renewal.

Before registering for any course, review the CPOC Renewal Guidelines to confirm acceptable domains/topics.

AOA Membership Information

• Some CE websites require membership and/or charge fees.

• If you are not an AOA member:

  • Your employer (if an AOA member) may enroll office staff through AOA Member Services.

  • If your doctor shares their AOA ID#, you may enroll yourself.

• AOA Associate Members can access CPC-approved credits through EyeLearn at no additional cost as part of membership.

Approved Online CE Providers

Below are websites offering online CE. Always confirm eligibility for CPOC renewal.

Healio

Eye Courses (CPC Approved)

Provider Compliance

American Medical Billing Association

CGS Medicare (CMS Approved)

CMS

Palmetto GBA

Quantum Optical

Review of Optometry – Continuing Education

OptoCase

PECAA

First Vision Media

AAPC

Pre-Approved Courses for CPOC Renewal

The courses listed below may be used for CPOC renewal if completed prior to expiration and while available online.

Courses Available at Eye-Courses.com

(Expiration: 12/15/2026 unless otherwise noted)

• Advanced Neuro-Ophthalmology – 1 hr

• Advanced Anatomy – 1 hr

• All About Pupils – 1 hr

• Anatomy Basics Simulation – 1 hr

• Anterior Segment – 1 hr

• Basic Anatomy – 1 hr

• Cataract Surgery Implants and IOL Calculations – 1 hr

• Clinical Skills – 3 hrs

• Diabetes in the Eye – 1 hr

• Dry Eye Basics – 1 hr

• Dry Eye Disease – 1 hr

• Glaucoma Overview – 1 hr

• Pupil Function – 1 hr

Courses Available at OpticalTraining.com

(Expiration: 12/1/2026 unless otherwise noted)

• Anatomy and Refractive Status of the Eye – 2 hrs

• Contact Lens Complications and Resolutions – 2 hrs (exp. 12/18/2026)

• Dry Eye Syndrome – 2 hrs

• Glaucoma: Causes, Treatments and Care – 2 hrs

Courses Available Through AOA EyeLearn

• Not a Dry Eye in the House – 1 hr (exp. 2/28/2026)

• Basic Anatomy and Conditions of the Eye – 1 hr (exp. 4/11/2027)

• Glaucoma for the Paraoptometric – 1 hr (exp. 1/30/2026)

• Para Speaker Series – Glaucoma Medications – 1 hr (exp. 11/18/2027)

• Para Speaker Series – Ocular Complications Associated with Diabetes – 1 hr (exp. 11/14/2026)

• Para Speaker Series – Review of Dry Eye Disease – 1 hr (exp. 2/23/2027)

• Para Speaker Series – HIPAA: The Fundamentals – 1 hr (exp. 4/7/2026)

• Para Speaker Series – Recording Patient Medications – 1 hr (exp. 3/29/2027)

Courses Available at Quantum Optical

• Corneal Scarring – 1 hr (exp. 9/5/2028)

• The Sugar Effect: Understanding Diabetes in Eyecare – 1 hr (exp. 9/5/2028)

Courses Available Through EssilorLuxottica (Leonardo Platform)

• Advanced Ocular Anatomy – 1 hr (exp. 9/29/2028)

• Optimizing Managed Vision Care – 1 hr (exp. 9/29/2028)

Telehealth VA

• Eye Medication Instillation: Ocular Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Proper Instillation Procedures in TeleEye – 1 hr (exp. 11/18/2028)

MyUUniversity

• Ocular A & P for Techs – 1 hr (exp. 2/6/2027)

Relias (USAF Personnel Only)

Access limited to USAF personnel.

Includes multiple 1–2 hour courses (exp. May 2026).

Important Reminders

✔ Always confirm course eligibility before registering.
✔ Complete courses before expiration dates.
✔ Keep your certificate of completion.
✔ Verify that webinar certificates show correct credit hours.

For CPOC renewal questions: cpc@aoa.org