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.
JUNE CONVENTION EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 2nd! Crowne Plaza Executive Center 4728 Constitution Avenue Baton Rouge, LA Hotel Front Desk : 225-925-2244 BOOK YOUR ROOM ONLINE HERE. Use code OPT for room rate, if prompted. Friday Night Exhibit Hall Showcase of Vendors throughout the weekend Saturday Night "Glow Party" featuring the Kings of Neon! 17 hours of CE for ODs (7 Friday, 6 Saturday, 4 Sunday) 12 hours of CPC CE for Paraoptometrics OAL members who register PRIOR TO May 2, 2024, and who have paid their 2025 dues paid in full, will save $50 off of the regular registration fee by entering the discount code EARLY on the demographics page! FREE REGISTRATION FOR OPTOMETRY STUDENTS / RESIDENTS WHO REGISTER PRIOR TO MAY 2, 2025 by entering discount code EARLY on the demographics page! ($50 registration fee applies after that time). CLICK HERE FOR THE OD / STUDENT COURSE & EVENT SCHEDULE CLICK HERE FOR THE PARAOPTOMETRIC COURSE & EVENT SCHEDULE |
The OAL is pleased to provide the following course, which was originally presented on November 21, 2024 at the OAL Virtual Members Meeting and is now made available to both members and non members for 1h of non TPA CE Credit for 2025. The course is "Interventional Glaucoma: An Optometrist's Perspective" presented by Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO and sponsored by Glaukos. There is a 20 question multiple choice quiz at the conclusion of the course, in order to obtain CE Credit.
OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO ACCESS "INTERVENTIONAL GLAUCOMA" and to register
NON OAL MEMBERS: CLICK TO ACCESS "INTERVENTIONAL GLAUCOMA" and to register
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:
Dr. Darby Chiasson, doctordarby@yahoo.com
Dr. Chris Wroten, cwroten@od.sco.edu
Dr. Amy Puerto, dramy@lafamilyeyecare.com
2025 Fall CE Conference
October 10-11, 2025
Hotel Bentley,
Alexandria, LA
8 hrs of CE for ODs available
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.
