Arkansas Optometrist CE Requirements
What Arkansas requires to renew your Optometrist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
12
Renewal cycle
Every year
Deadline
February 1 statewide
Requirements
- Arkansas jurisprudence (state statutes and board rules) — 1 hour
- General CE — 11 hours
Important Information
Optometrists in Arkansas need to complete a total of 12 hours of continuing education each year, one hour of which is in Arkansas jurisprudence (state statutes and board rules), and the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Renewal periods in Arkansas run one year and end on February 1 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: 17 CAR § 380-110. Continuing education (codeofarrules.arkansas.gov)
- Source: Arkansas State Board of Optometry (healthy.arkansas.gov)
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