CE Requirements

Requirements for continuing education set by the Minnesota Board of Optometry

2027 License Renewal

2027 license renewal opens online October 1, 2026. Renewal deadline is November 30, 2026. Applications for renewal submitted after November 30 will be considered administratively late. 2027 license renewal will not require submission of CE credits.

2028 License Renewal

Licensees should complete required CE courses for the next renewal cycle, in the fall of 2027, no later than November 1, 2027. COPE allows CE providers 30 days to submit CE hours to OE Tracker. OE Tracker allows 7 to 11 business days to post credits once received. Audit your OE Tracker transcript for accuracy.

The Board conducts a 100% audit of CE transcripts. All licensees are reminded that Practice Management courses are limited to 6 CE hours and Asynchronous formatted courses are limited to 15 CE hours. The Board has no ability, in statute or rules, to grant “extensions” or “variances” for those who do not complete the renewal process. 

CE Required and Limitations

Hours for 2028 License Renewal: 40 CE Hours (may vary by initial date of licensure) to be completed no later than November 1, 2027.

CE Hours Required for 2028 License Renewal

Complete all required CE no later than November 1, 2027.