Optometrist (OD) Accreditation Information
The American Optometric Association has a map available listing state requirements:
Find Your State Board CE Requirements and Affiliate Contacts
To use this 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.
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
As with the rest of the program, it is advisable that attendees verify their state board requirements before selecting courses to attend.
SECO is submitting courses to AOA for AOA CE Hours
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.
SECO submits to the following CE Broker States:
- Florida (FL)
- South Carolina (SC)
- Texas (TX)
To search by accreditation types, use the search options on the SECO 2026 Course Finder. If you have accreditation questions, please review our FAQ page.
If your accreditation questions are not answered by the FAQ, email us at education@secostaff.com
CE Broker Approvals
Credit Reporting: SECO will submit attendance to CE Broker (SC, FL, TX) within 30 days following the activity if the appropriate CE Broker license number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form.
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FL CE Broker (90 courses) ▼
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Kentucky (KY) Board of Optometry - ETP Courses
Specific courses are approved by the Kentucky Board of Optometry as “Expanded Therapeutic” (ETP). Check with the KY Board of Optometry for specific ETP requirements that may pertain to your license.
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Transcript Quality/Continuing Education with Examination Courses (CEE/TQ)
Select courses offer “CEE/TQ” for optometrists licensed in states requiring “Transcript Quality” courses for relicensure. Check with your state’s Board of Optometry for specific requirements that may pertain to your license.
If you enroll in and complete a CEE/TQ approved course, you will receive an email shortly after the congress event with a link to complete the CEE/TQ test online. CEE/TQ tests must be completed within 90 days of the email receipt. If you do not receive the post-event email, please contact education@secostaff.com.
Credit Reporting: SECO will submit attendance to FL CE Broker within 30 days following the activity if the appropriate CE Broker license number is correctly entered on the attendee registration form. Once tests are completed, please allow up to five business days for UAB to review and process test results. CE credit will be updated to CEE/TQ in FL CE Broker within two weeks of test completion. SECO also submits this information to COPE.
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IL OD COURSE LIST
All live OD courses have been approved by 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.
Credit Reporting: The attendee is responsible for reporting their attendance to the IL board on their behalf.
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COPE
SECO also submits courses to COPE for the few states that require approval. This activity, COPE Activity Number #132085, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists.
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.
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NOTE: Do not assume that the courses you registered for will be automatically approved by your board just because it is on this list. Check directly with your state board to clarify any license requirements or special conditions attached to the acceptance.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andriana Foster | Education Director | Nothing to disclose | SECO Employee |
| 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 | Alcon: Consulting Fees | SECO Volunteer |
| Caroline Pate, OD | OD CE Chair | Nothing to disclose | SECO Volunteer |
| Ted McElroy, OD | MedPro Chair | Nothing to disclose | SECO Volunteer |
Dr. Christopher Wroten has disclosed a financial relationship as a paid consultant for Alcon, a company 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.
COPE Accreditation Statement
Select courses for this live activity are COPE-accredited. This activity, COPE Activity Number #132085, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists.