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 live interactive webinar will provide 8 hours of glaucoma-specific education that is invaluable to the success of your glaucoma practice. These course hours meet the requirements for Glaucoma Certified Optometrist license renewal. You are not required to be glaucoma-certified to attend this CE program.

Licensees that are glaucoma certified pursuant to BPC section 1571 shall be required to complete 10 hours of glaucoma specific optometric continuing education every license renewal period. These 10 hours shall be part of the required 35 hours on the diagnosis, treatment and management of ocular disease. COPE Approved.

Kicking off MBKU's specialty two-part series, Ocular Disease Part I live interactive 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.

This dynamic course offers 16 units of ocular disease CE credit to be used toward the 35 units required for license renewal by the California State Board of Optometry. Pending COPE Approval.

Interactive courses offered live over internet platforms through June 2021, will count towards the 30 hours required of live continuing education course credits for CA licensees. Check with your State Board.

MBKU | SCCO is pleased to continue this outstanding collaboration with the UCLA Stein-Doheny Eye Institute. This course will focus on the latest advances in eye care.

Program Lecture is at 8:00 a.m. online via Live Interactive Webinar. The Immunization Technique Assessment is at 2:00 p.m. via Live Interactive Webinar.

Participants must remain on camera for the duration of the program, including the Lecture and Assessment.

Due to the priority for shipping immunization supply kits, the final day to enroll in this program is May 3.

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 California Department of Consumer Affairs has approved a public health emergency waiver that will allow Doctors of Optometry to administer the COVID-19 vaccination to persons 16 years of age or older. In order to become eligible, ODs must complete both APhA's Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Program, as well as the California Department of Public Health's free COVID-19 Training Program for Non-Traditional Vaccinators.

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.