Welcome
At Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Optometry, our goal is to provide significant and comprehensive continuing education that will enhance the attendee’s skills and management of clinical care in all aspects of optometry. Each of our programs is thoughtfully developed, comprised of quality content, and delivered by experienced and professional educators.
We service local, regional, and national health care providers through various learning styles – lectures, workshops, webinars and online programs. All of our courses are approved by the California Board of Optometry or by the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE).
Discounts are available for all active Preceptors and Externships. Contact the Office of Continuing Education at 909-706-3493 to receive a discount code prior to registering for an event.
Online Continuing Education Courses
We invite you to see our extensive list of Continuing Education Courses. Register today.
Live Continuing Education Courses
| Course Name | Registration Link | Date | Time | Course Instructor | Location | Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometric Workshop Day Punctal Plug Workshop 2 hrs Injections Workshop 2 hrs Goniscopy CE Lecture, 1 hr and Workshop 2hrs | Optometric Workshop Day Registration Courses may be purchased individually or as a package | January 27, 2019 | Registration 7:30 am-8:00 am 8:00 am-3:30 pm | Nataly Fahim, OD, FAAO Tiffenie Harris, OD, FAAO Raymond Maeda, OD, FAAO Bennett McAllister, OD, FAAO Loretta Ng, OD, FAAO Patricia Shakshir, PhD, CNS, RN-BC | Western University of Health Sciences HEC Building 701 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766 | |
| Eyexperience Webinar (LIVE) Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Management Case Studies | Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Management Case Studies | February 6, 2019 | 6:00 pm-7:00 pm | Quang Nguyen, MD, Associate Head Director Scripps Clinic | Western University of Health Sciences HEC Building, 1st Floor, Classroom C 701 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766 | |
| Myopia Management | Myopia Management Registration | Sunday, February 17, 2019 | 8:00 am -3:30 pm | Christal Pham, PharmD Elaine Ramos, OD Frank Spors Jason Jie Shen, MD Dorcas Tsang, OD Jasmine Yumori, OD | Western University of Health Sciences HEC Building, 1st Floor, Classroom C 701 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766 | |
| The Coding and Billing for Vision Therapy and Neuro-Re/Habilitation Success Course | Registration Opening Soon! | 2 day Course Saturday, March 2 & Sunday 3, 2019 | Saturday, 8:00 am-5 pm and Sunday 8:00 am-12:00 pm | Jason Clopton, OD | Western University of Health Sciences HEC Building, 1st Floor, Classroom C 701 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766 | |
| Eyexperience Webinar (LIVE) Understanding the Impact of Ocular Inflammation in Cataract Surgery | Understanding the Impact of Ocular Inflammation in Cataract Surgery | March 6, 2019 | 6:00 pm-7:00 pm | Uday Devgan, MD, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon, Devgan Surgery | Western University of Health Sciences HEC Building, 1st Floor, Classroom C 701 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766 | |
| Eye Opener CE: Surgical Treatments for Presbyopia | Surgical Treatments for Presbyopia | March 11, 2019 | 7:00 am-8:30 am Live CE for early risers! | David R. Tanouye, OD | Western University of Health Sciences HEC Building, 1st Floor, Classroom C 701 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766 | |
| Nutrition Course, 6 CE Hours | Registration Opening Soon! | Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 8:00 am- 3:00 pm | Spencer Johnson, OD | Western University of Health Sciences HEC Building, 1st Floor, Classroom C 701 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766 | |
| Glaucoma Grand Rounds with Live Patients 2019 Space is limited! | Glaucoma Grand Rounds 2019 | Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15, 2019 | 8:00 am- 5:00 pm | Naida Jakirlic, OD, FAAO Valerie Quan, OD, FAAO Pinakin Davey, PhD, OD, FAAO Raymond Maeda, OD, FAAO | Western University of Health Sciences HEC Building, 1st Floor, Classroom C 701 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766 | img title="My Document Name" src="/media/optometry/GlaucomaGrandRounds_Sept_2018_3-Flyer.jpg" alt="" width="623" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2563" /> |
Eyexperience Webinars
| Program | Speaker(s) | Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearls from endocrinology and eye care literature on caring for patients with diabetes: A review for primary care optometrists | Jasmine Yumori, OD, FAAO | December 5, 2018 | 6:00 pm, PST | For Live CE Credit: Western University Campus, Health Science Center 701 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA 91766 For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link. | For Live CE Credit: Western University Campus, Health Science Center 701 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA 91766 For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link. |
| Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Management Case Studies | Quang Nguyen, MD, Associate Head, Director, Scripps Clinic | February 6, 2019 | 6:00 pm, PST | For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link | For Live CE Credit: Western University Campus, Health Science Center 701 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA 91766 For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link |
| Understanding the Impact of Ocular Inflammation in Cataract Surgery | Uday Devgan, MD, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon, Devgan Eye Surgery | March 6, 2019 | 6:00 pm, PST | For Live CE Credit: Western University Campus, Health Science Center 701 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA 91766 For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link. | For Live CE Credit: Western University Campus, Health Science Center 701 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA 91766 For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link. |
Visiting our campus? To view a map of the campus and directions to the course site, please visit our Campus Map and Directions area.
PIV Training Workshops
Part 1 – NVPT Training Workshop
Part 2 – NVPT Training Workshop
Part 3 – NVPT Training Workshop
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your registration, please contact us in writing via fax or email no later than 7 days prior to the event date. You will receive a 90% refund. If your cancellation is sent at least 3 days prior to the event date you will receive 75% of your registration fee. No refunds will be given after that time.
Fax: 909-706-3905 or Email: ceoptometry@westernu.edu
Contact Us
Tiffany Witherspoon, Director of Continuing Education
Phone 909-706-3493
Fax 909-706-3905
twitherspoon@westernu.edu
To be notified of future events please join our mailing list by contacting us at CEOptometry@westernu.edu
Continuing Education
Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry OE Tracker Look up
California State Board of Optometry
Our Partners
Western University, College of Optometry would like to thank the following companies for their ongoing support of our continuing education.
