Marshall B. Ketchum University’s available online coursework is designed to offer optometrists a timely and convenient option in order to fulfill the requirements for license renewal, per the regulations implemented by The California State Board of Optometry. Each course has been documented and accredited to meet the required criteria for self-study work. The California State Board of Optometry will allow optometrists to complete a maximum of 20 units of online coursework. All online courses have been COPE-approved for continuing education credit.

In response to the need for social distancing, many states have temporarily modified its rules to allow you to receive LIVE CE credit for courses presented in an Interactive Distance Learning (webinar) format. Please note, individual State Boards may have different policies. We recommend contacting the State Board(s) where you are licensed for verification.

Finishing off this annual two-part series, Ocular Disease: Part II Live Webinar will cover a diverse selection of topics presented by the experts at MBKU, and will also feature a showcase of prominent guest presenters. Topics discussed will focus on evidence-based, clinically relevant information that optometrists can put to use in their practice. COPE approval pending.

Program Lecture is at 8:00 AM online via Interactive ZOOM. The Immunization Technique Assessment is at 2:00PM via Interactive ZOOM. Participants must remain on camera for the duration of the program, including the Lecture and Assessment.

APhA's Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery virtual certificate training program is based on national educational standards for immunization training from the CDC. This program prepares pharmacists, and optometrists with comprehensive knowledge, skills and resources necessary to provide immunization services. Optometrists providing vaccines must undergo the same 20-hour course required for pharmacists and must be certified in basic life support [BLS]. They also must complete the free, three hour COVID-19 training program developed by the California Department of Public Health. 

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The Optometric Clinical Seminars are conducted as a series of lectures presented by members of the residency faculty and staff at the Veterans Affairs of Greater Los Angeles. This interactive series is designed to present the essential core of optometric and clinical knowledge in a manner that enhances understanding and retention. Each section of the Optometric Clinical Seminars course curriculum contains related aspects of basic and clinical science, designed for the practicing optometrist.