Mississippi Optometrist CE Requirements
What Mississippi requires to renew your Optometrist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
20
Renewal cycle
Every year
Deadline
December 31 statewide
Requirements
- Therapeutic subject matter (therapeutically certified licensees only)* — 10 hours
- Controlled substance prescribing and diversion (required every 2 years)* — 1 hour
- General CE — 20 hours
* Items marked with an asterisk apply only in certain situations — for example to new licensees, specific roles, or one-time requirements. Check the official source below for which apply to you.
Important Information
Optometrists in Mississippi need to complete a total of 20 hours of continuing education each year. A few additional topics apply only in certain situations — see the asterisked items above.
Renewal periods in Mississippi run one year and end on December 31 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: 30 Miss. Code. R. 2901-4.1 (law.cornell.edu)
- Source: msbo.ms.gov
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