One of the goals of Illinois College of Optometry is to provide lifelong education to optometrists. We believe that by enhancing your knowledge base, you will be able to improve the efficiency of your practice, serve your patients better, become a more successful doctor, and thereby strengthen the profession.
The Continuing Education Department offers certified and regular courses both on-campus and online. We offer a variety of topics to choose from, and all courses are submitted for COPE approval. ICO CE is open to all optometrists, not just alumni.
To pay for CE registration by check, download and complete this form.
Upcoming Continuing Education
Saturday & Sunday, November 11-12, 2023INFO
12 hours of CE featuring Telehealth, Myopia Management and more!
Live in-person or virtual!
CEE Available
Saturday & Sunday, November 11-12, 2023INFO
12 hours of CE featuring Telehealth, Myopia Management and more!
Live in-person or virtual!
CEE Available
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Back by Popular Demand: Eat Your Vegetables – Illinois Compliance CE Courses
6 hours of CE Including Sexual Harassment, Dementia, Implicit Bias and Opioid/Pain Management
In-person only
Sunday, February 4, 2024
ICO-U of C Joint CE Symposium: Retina is Back!!!
6 hours of CE from ICO and University of Chicago Faculty
Live in-person or virtual!
CEE Available
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Residents’ Day
6 hours of CE featuring ICO Residents and Faculty
Live in-person or virtual!
CEE Available
For Illinois ODs
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Back by Popular Demand: Eat Your Vegetables – Illinois Compliance CE Courses
6 hours of CE Including Sexual Harassment, Dementia, Implicit Bias and Opioid/Pain Management
In-person only
Sunday, February 4, 2024
ICO-U of C Joint CE Symposium: Retina is Back!!!
6 hours of CE from ICO and University of Chicago Faculty
Live in-person or virtual!
CEE Available
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Residents’ Day
6 hours of CE featuring ICO Residents and Faculty
Live in-person or virtual!
CEE Available
2022-2024 Illinois Continuing Education Requirements
Every licensing period, ODs must complete 30 hours of Continuing Education.
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One hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention training is required every licensing period
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One hour of Implicit Bias training is required every licensing period
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One hour of Dementia training is required every licensing period
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Three hours of Opioid/Pain management training is required every licensing period for all licensees holding a controlled substance license.
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Of these 30 hours, at least 12 hours must be certified (tested) CE that is certified by an approved optometry college, osteopathic or medical college or university, or a pharmacy college. Certified CE can only be earned through classroom (in person) instruction.
Of the remaining 18 hours,
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A maximum of 4 hours may be earned through self-instruction (online courses, live or pre-recorded, journal articles, etc.)
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A maximum of 4 hours may be earned in practice management or business management.
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A maximum of 1 hour may be earned in CPR certification, provided the course is completed in person.
CE credit hours used to satisfy the CE requirements of another state may be submitted for approval for fulfillment of the CE requirements of the State of Illinois.
Credit shall not be given for courses taken in Illinois from unapproved sponsors except for a CPR course.
Helpful Links:
IL Dept of Professional Regulation
Illinois Optometric Association
IN Professional Licensing Agency, Board of Optometry
WI Dept of Safety and Professional Services
Online CE
Our online CE portal offers access to COPE-approved courses developed by leading content experts right here at ICO! Registration is easy. Just click the link below to access our portal and sign up. Once logged in, you’ll have access to ICO’s CE courses anytime, anywhere. Courses are viewable for a full week after purchase, and can be conveniently paused to suit your schedule.
Looking for More?
Missing some continuing education documentation? Fill out the CE Documentation Request Form and email to continuinged@ico.edu or fax to 312-949-7383 in order to get the materials you need.
