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.

This unique continuing education course returns in December for a special day of lectures! This course will feature only the newest, most up-to-date information on a variety of clinically relevant topics that were handpicked and designed to enhance your practice. Topics covered will be based upon requests from our optometric audience, and will include specialty lenses, pediatrics, and two key glaucoma lectures from Dr. George Comer.

This Anterior & Posterior Segment educational forum will enhance optometrists’ understanding of treatment and management options for both anterior and posterior segment clinical cases. A diverse panel of challenging, evidence-based presentations will be featured on topics such as Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Bloodwork in Optometry, and Co-Management of Cataract, Corneal & Refractive Surgeries.

The Lacrimal Dilation & Irrigation Certification Workshop will provide optometrists with the hands-on experience of performing lacrimal dilation & irrigation procedures on live patients. In compliance with the California State Board of Optometry, participants will be required to complete ten procedures under the supervision of SCCO Faculty and an Ophthalmologist. Participants will also receive hands-on training on correctly inserting a punctal plug into a patient’s tear duct.

The SCCO Glaucoma Team shares their knowledge on a variety of topics that include new meds, challenging patients, clinical cases and more. This specialized course is designed for glaucoma-certified doctors and will provide 8 hours of credit toward the 10 glaucoma-specific units required for license renewal. However, this course is open to ALL optometrists and certification is not required to attend or to earn credit toward the 35 units of ocular disease education.

APhA's Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate training program is based on national educational standards for immunization training from the CDC. The purpose of this program is to prepare pharmacists with comprehensive knowledge, skills and resources necessary to provide immunization services. For a complete list of learning objectives, please visit http://www.pharmacist.com/pharmacy-based-immunization-delivery.