Upcoming CE Programs
UPCOMING OAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES and WEBINARS
 "Attending the Optometry Association of Louisiana's meeting has been nothing less than amazing. The atmosphere is always full of educational excitement, professional development, and there is never a lack of family style fellowship. The OAL leadership is focused on everyone within the profession, the O.D., the ophthalmic staff, and the vendors who support the industry. The atmosphere is inviting to everyone that attends, so you don't want to miss this meeting....it offers the total Optometric experience!" -----Lynn Lawrence, CPOT, ABOC, COA (Professional Motivation & Lecturing Services) Navarre, Florida |
Louisiana does not require that CE be COPE approved for credit. There are only a few states which require COPE approval. If you are applying for re-licensure in one of those states, it is your responsibility to verify that these OAL / AOA approved CE hours (which will all be listed as NON COPE) will count toward your re-licensure.
The OAL is pleased to make available online the following courses, which were presented in 2025 at the Mid Winter and Fall CE Meetings. The courses are now available to both members and non members. Each of the two programs are eligible for 2h of non TPA CE Credit for 2025 license renewal. The courses are:
Program 1: Ocular Considerations in Anticancer Agents & Our Favorite Cases: OAL Board Edition (2H) Brittany Wright, OD, MS, FAAO & OAL BOARD
$79 for OAL Members, $109 for non members
OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO REGISTER & ACCESS
NON OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO REGISTER & ACCESS
Program 2: Glaucoma: Going Beyond IOP (2H) Ben Casella, OD, FAAO
$79 for OAL Members, $109 for non members
OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO REGISTER & ACCESS
NON OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO REGISTER & ACCESS
$79 for OAL Members, $109 for non members
OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO REGISTER & ACCESS
NON OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO REGISTER & ACCESS
Program 2: Glaucoma: Going Beyond IOP (2H) Ben Casella, OD, FAAO
$79 for OAL Members, $109 for non members
OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO REGISTER & ACCESS
NON OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO REGISTER & ACCESS
CLICK for a user's guide to EYE LEARN if you are not familiar with the platform
Accessing OAL CE through the AOA EyeLearn platform is simple with your AOA credentials--you don't have to be a member of the OAL or AOA to access the OAL-exclusive content! If you’ve purchased from AOA or attended an event, you likely already have an account. Forgot your credentials? Use the “Reset Password” button on the login page or contact AOA Member Services for assistance. Members/Non-members Login here: https://eyelearn.aoa.org/
Member Services Contact:
• Email: memberservices@aoa.org
• Phone: 800-365-2219
More Questions? Please contact one of us on the OAL CE Committee by clicking on their names to send an e-mail:
Dr. Darby Chiasson
Dr. Chris Wroten
Dr. Amy Puerto
Opioid State & DEA Courses
ONE TIME STATE REQUIREMENT: Rational Narcotic Prescribing and Drug Diversion
Louisiana State Mandated 3 Hr Opioid CE Course with Test
Passing score / certificate required for initial state Optometry License
Access the Course Here:
OAL Members
Non Members
FEDERAL REQUIREMENT: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration Requirements in Effect —Opioid abuse identification education is now required when doctors of optometry and other physicians obtain their DEA registration. (not for CE Credit)
• ODs and other physicians will need to attest to having taken 8 hours to opioid abuse education during DEA registration or renewal. Note that the 3 hr STATE Rational Narcotic Prescribing Course DOES NOT APPLY...those are totally separate.
• Free online DEA approved 8h courses are available and the OAL Recommends PCSS, CLICK HERE TO ACCESS COURSE
• Congressional Fixes are in flux: AOA is working with Congress to be recognized as a body that can develop and certify education to meet the new DEA registration requirements.
