Colorado Optometrist CE Requirements
What Colorado requires to renew your Optometrist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
24
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
March 31 statewide
Requirements
- Opioid prescribing/substance use disorder best practices — 1 hour
- General CE — 23 hours
Important Information
Optometrists in Colorado need to complete a total of 24 hours of continuing education every two years, one hour of which is in Opioid prescribing/substance use disorder best practices, and the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Renewal periods in Colorado run two years and end on March 31 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: 4 CCR 728-1.24 (law.cornell.edu)
- Source: 4 CCR 728-1.25 (law.cornell.edu)
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