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 online enduring CE.
Online Continuing Education Courses
We invite you to see our extensive list of Continuing Education Courses. Register today.
Live Continuing Education Courses
Eyexperience Webinars
| Program | Speaker(s) | Date | Time | Location | CE Credit Hour | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuro-Optometry Grand Rounds | Naida Jakirlic, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor | April 7, 2021 | 6:00 PM, PST | 1 Live CE Credit: via Zoom (Register to receive the course link) | 1 CE Credit Hour | https://westernu.zoom.us/webinar/register/7816070185748/WN_x4nbdnz2SO6SN7TvYU19sw |
| Cone Contrast Testing: Diagnosis, Progression and Prognosis in Ocular Diseases | Pinakin Davey, OD, PhD, FAAO, Professor | May 5, 2021 Happy Cinco De Mayo! | 6:00 PM, PST | 1 Live CE Credit: via Zoom (Register to receive the course link) | 1 CE Credit Hour | https://westernu.zoom.us/webinar/register/4816168003293/WN_jMfsOkwhQzeST-Jx6KFOJQ |
| History on ‘Roids – Enhancing Care Through Directed Symptom Surveys | Bennett McAllister, OD, FAAO | June 2, 2021 | 6:00 PM, PST | 1 Live CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link. | 1 CE Credit Hour | https://westernu.zoom.us/webinar/register/5816155761631/WN_N_8jGhsaRVqXMX8AIphpvg |
| Black Out Month | Happy Summer and Independence Week! | July 7, 2021 | Join us again in August! | 1 CE Credit Hour | ||
| Emergencies and Urgencies: Ocular Complications of Cardiovascular Disease | Tiffenie Harris, OD, FAAO Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, Associate Professor | August 4, 2021 | 6:00 PM, PST | For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link. | 1 CE Credit Hour | |
| Amblyopia Treatment Update | Efrain Castellanos, OD, MS, PhD, FCOVD Coordinator of Third Year Clinical Education, Assistant Professor | September 1, 2021 | 6:00 PM, PST | 1 CE Credit: via Zoom (Register to receive the course link) | 1 CE Credit Hour | |
| TBD | Guru Sharma, PhD, OD Assistant Professor | October 6, 2021 | 6:00 PM, PST | For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link. | 1 CE Credit Hour | |
| Gene Therapy: A Guideline for the Modern Optometrist | An Vo, OD Assistant Professor | November 4, 2021 | 6:00 PM, PST | For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link. | 1 CE Credit Hour | |
| Differential Diagnosis of Orbital Diseases | Tiffenie Harris, OD, FAAO Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, Associate Professor | December 2, 2021 | 6:00 PM, PST | For Distance Learning CE Credit: via video webinar register to receive the webinar link. | 1 CE Credit Hour |
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
In the News/ Additional CE Events on Campus
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Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your registration, please contact us in writing via email no later than 10 business days prior to the event date. You will receive a refund less $25.00 administration processing fee. No refunds will be honored after given time.
Fax: 909-706-3905 or Email: ceoptometry@westernu.edu
Contact Us
Tiffany Witherspoon, Director of Continuing Education
twitherspoon@westernu.edu
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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 program.
