CE Requirements for
Florida Board of Optometry (partial credit not allowed by this Board)
Required for DEA-registered licensees.
First renewal only.
Certified Optometrists in FL hold therapeutic pharmaceutical agent (TPA) authority. No online/home study CE accepted; all 30 hours must be live instruction. Partial credit not allowed. Alternative: Florida Optometry Oral Drug Review course counts for 20 general hours.
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Florida Board of Optometry (partial credit not allowed by this Board)
Always confirm requirements directly with your licensing board.
Data last verified: May 8, 2026