Rhode Island Optometrist CE Requirements
What Rhode Island requires to renew your Optometrist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
20
Renewal cycle
Every year
Deadline
January 31 statewide
Requirements
- Pharmacology for ocular conditions (therapeutic privileges licensees) — 10 hours
- General CE — 10 hours
Important Information
Optometrists in Rhode Island need to complete a total of 20 hours of continuing education each year, ten hours of which are in Pharmacology for ocular conditions (therapeutic privileges licensees), and the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Renewal periods in Rhode Island run one year and end on January 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: Optometrists (216-RICR-40-05-20) (rules.sos.ri.gov)
- Source: 216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-05-20.4 (law.cornell.edu)
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