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SECO Continuing Education (CE) Accreditation Overview
SECO International's mission is to advance eyecare world-wide through education, professional networking and strategic partnerships.
More than 100 years of education, connection, and innovation
For over a century, SECO has been deeply committed to driving the eye care profession forward.
That's more than 100 years of delivering top-notch education and hands-on training, opportunities to forge meaningful connections and impactful partnerships, and access to the latest research, innovations, and techniques in the optometric profession.
Course accreditations and approvals are at the discretion of State Boards and Accrediting Agencies that SECO chooses to submit to. Approvals may differ for each course and event. It is important to verify with SECO per the event you plan to attend and to check with your state board or licensing entity before attending any course.
Find Your State Board CE Requirements and Affiliate Contacts
The American Optometric Association (AOA) has a map available listing state requirements.
How to use the map
- Use the drop down to select whether you want to search for your State Board or Affiliate.
- Then, simply click your state or national affiliate.
Then check the accrediting entities
For a list of accrediting entities that SECO submits select courses for review to, choose your audience below and open the applicable section.
See accrediting entities
Source: American Optometric Association — State Board CE requirements and affiliate contacts.
Where SECO submits courses for review
Select your audience, then open a section to see the boards and agencies SECO submits to, plus how CE hours are reported for each.
Approvals differ by course and by event — always check the approved course listing for the event you plan to attend.
Depending on the needs for each event, SECO submits continuing education for Doctors of Optometry (ODs) to one or more of the following entities.
Course accreditations and approvals are at the discretion of State Boards and Accrediting Agencies that SECO chooses to submit to. Approvals may differ for each course and event. It is important to verify with SECO per the event you plan to attend and to check with your state board or licensing entity before attending any course.
If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ document. If your questions are not answered by the FAQ document, please email education@secostaff.com.
SECO Approved
SECO education is accepted without other accreditation in the following states:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Kentucky
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Credit Reporting: Attendees are responsible for reporting to the indicated state boards on their own behalf.
KY ETP Courses: SECO determines which courses qualify as Kentucky Expanded Therapeutic Procedures (ETP) and submits the selected courses for review accordingly. Check approved course listings provided for each event.
AOA CE Hours for Optometrists
AOA CE Hours satisfy most state boards' CE requirements and are respected by many organizations within the practice of optometry; however, it is advised that attendees verify their state board requirements before selecting courses to attend.
CE Broker — Florida, South Carolina & Texas Optometry Boards
SECO Submits courses for review & approval consideration via CE Broker for the following state boards: Florida, South Carolina, and Texas.
Credit Reporting: SECO will submit attendance via CE Broker (FL, SC, TX) within 30 days following the activity if the appropriate CE Broker license number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form.
FL CEE/TQ, Medical Errors, Jurisprudence, Laws & Rules: SECO determines which courses qualify for Transcript Quality CE (CEE/TQ) or Medical Errors or Jurisprudence and submits the selected courses for review accordingly. Check approved course listings provided for each event.
Illinois Board of Optometry
All live OD courses are submitted to the Illinois Board of Optometry. The Department recognizes that SECO International, LLC has complied with the provisions of the Illinois statutes and or rules and regulation and is hereby authorized to engage in the activity of: Licensed Optometry CE Sponsor, expiration date of March 31, 2028, license number 138.000093.
View certificateCredit Reporting: SECO will submit CE hours for COPE-accredited courses within 30 days following the activity if the appropriate license number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form.
IL CEE/TQ: SECO determines which courses qualify for Transcript Quality CE (CEE/TQ) and submits the selected courses for review accordingly. Check approved course listings provided for each event.
Pennsylvania Board of Optometry
SECO determines which courses qualify for Pain Management, Identification of Addiction, and/or Opioid Dispensing and submits the selected courses for review accordingly. Check approved course listings provided for each event.
Special CE: Transcript Quality (CEE/TQ), Medical Errors, Jurisprudence, Expanded Therapeutic Procedures (ETP), Opioids/Controlled Substances, etc.
SECO determines which courses qualify for the following special CE categories and submits the selected courses for review accordingly. Check approved course listings provided for each event.
- FL — Transcript Quality (CEE/TQ), Medical Errors, Jurisprudence, Laws & Rules
- IL — Transcript Quality (CEE/TQ)
- PA — Prescribing or Dispensing Opioids
- KY — Expanded Therapeutic Procedures (ETP)
- TX — Controlled Substances
Credit Reporting for Special CE
- CEE/TQ — SECO will email eligible attendees testing information after an applicable event.
- FL CEE-TQ — SECO will report via CE Broker with verification of passed test.
- TX Controlled Substances — SECO will report CE hours via CE Broker.
- SECO will report CE hours to COPE/ARBO within 30 days following the activity if the appropriate OE Tracker number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form.
- Other State Licensees are responsible for reporting Special CE hours including CEE/TQ (with passed test and certificate receipt) on their own behalf.
Other OD State Boards Not Listed Above
Credit Reporting: SECO will report CE hours to COPE/ARBO and CE Broker (FL, SC, TX) within 30 days following the activity if the appropriate OE Tracker and/or license number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form.
Attendees licensed with other state boards are responsible for reporting CE hours on their own behalf.
Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE)
SECO submits select courses for accreditation consideration to COPE for the few states that require approval.
Credit Reporting: SECO will submit to COPE/ARBO within 30 days following the activity if the appropriate OE Tracker number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form.
SECO Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE: The content of this COPE Accredited CE activity was planned and prepared independently by SECO International without input from members of an ineligible company.
Disclosure of relevant financial relationships for all individuals in a position to control the content of this CE activity have been mitigated.
| Name of Individual | Role in Activity | Disclosure of Financial Relationship(s) with any Ineligible Company | SECO Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renae Shepherd | Education Consultant | Nothing to disclose | SECO Consultant |
| Beth Weber | Education Manager | Nothing to disclose | SECO Employee |
| Walter Mayo, OD | SECO Technology Consultant | Nothing to disclose | SECO Consultant |
| Christopher Wroten, OD | General CE Chair | Consulting Fees with Alcon, DemaCautery, Innova Systems | Speaker's Bureau for Innova Systems | SECO Volunteer |
| Caroline Pate, OD | OD CE Chair | Nothing to disclose | SECO Volunteer |
| Ted McElroy, OD | MedPro Chair | Nothing to disclose | SECO Volunteer |
Disclosure Statement: Dr. Christopher Wroten has disclosed a financial relationship as a paid consultant for Alcon, DemaCautery, and Innova Systems and serves on the Speaker's bureau for Innova Systems. The disclosed are companies whose products may be discussed or referenced in the continuing education programming.
Mitigation Strategy: An independent review of relevant content was conducted by a committee of three non-conflicted optometric professionals. Dr. Wroten has agreed to disclose this relationship transparently via an introductory slide if presenting. All associated materials and discussions were reviewed and approved by alternate CE Committee members (who do not have financial relationships to disclose) before inclusion in the program.
Outcome: Dr. Wroten may continue to serve as the General CE Chair, with appropriate oversight and conflict mitigation measures in place across the planning process.
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Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHP), includes Opticians, Paraoptometric Professionals, Technicians, and Practice Administrators.
Depending on the needs for each event, SECO submits continuing education for AHPs to one or more of the following entities.
Course accreditations and approvals are at the discretion of State Boards and Accrediting Agencies that SECO chooses to submit to. Approvals may differ for each course and event. It is important to verify with SECO per the event you plan to attend and to check with your state board or licensing entity before attending any course.
If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ document. If your questions are not answered by the FAQ document, please email education@secostaff.com.
American Board of Opticianry (ABO) / National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE)
ABO/NCLE governs the following certifications:
- American Board of Opticianry Certification (ABOC)
- ABO Advanced Certification (ABO-AC)
- ABO Masters Certification (ABOM)
- National Contact Lens Certification (NCLEC)
- NCLE Advanced Certification (NCLE-AC)
- NCLE Masters Certification (NCLEM)
SECO submits select courses for review to ABO and/or NCLE. Courses are designated by Category and Level; Level I (basic), Level II (intermediate) or Level III (advanced).
Credit Reporting: SECO submits CE hours to ABO/NCLE within 30 days following the activity if the appropriate ABO/NCLE certification number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form.
AOA Paraoptometrics (CPO, CPOA, CPOT, CPOC)
The Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC) utilizes a sub-committee to review continuing education courses designed specifically for education of optometric staff. Courses that receive CPC approval are appropriate for certification maintenance of the paraoptometric certifications, CPO, CPOA, CPOT and CPOC. Note that not all courses are appropriate for renewal of the CPOC.
*Refer to the certification renewal guidelines for more information.
Credit Reporting: Attendees are responsible for reporting AOA PARA CE hours on their own behalf.
CE Broker Optician Boards (Florida, South Carolina)
Florida and/or South Carolina — SECO submits select courses for review via the CE Broker system.
Credit Reporting: SECO submits CE hours to FL and SC Optician Boards via CE Broker within 30 days following the activity if the appropriate license number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form.
North Carolina Board of Opticians
SECO submits select ABO/NCLE approved courses for review to the NC Board of Opticians.
Credit Reporting: SECO submits CE hours to the NC Board of Opticians within 30 days following an activity if the appropriate license number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form.
Other Optician State Boards
Kentucky — SECO is an approved provider for the Kentucky (KY) Board of Dispensing Opticians. Select optician courses may be approved by the KY Board of Dispensing Opticians.
Georgia — Select optician courses are submitted to the Georgia State Board of Dispensing Opticians.
Arizona, Tennessee, Nevada and many other states automatically accept optician CE courses that are approved by ABO/NCLE. Check with your state board regarding CE approval requirements.
Credit Reporting: Attendees are responsible for reporting CE hours to state boards on their own behalf.
Still have questions about accreditation?
Start with the FAQ document. If your questions are not answered there, the SECO Education team is happy to help.