The College does not accredit/approve individual CE activities and providers. Instead, it is the optometrist’s responsibility to claim only credit hours that qualify as CE as per the College’s CE Policy. If you…more
FAQ Category: Continuing Education and OE TRACKER FAQs
Do I get CE credit hours for completing the mandatory elearning module, ‘Professionalism, Ethical Decision Making and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Patients’?
No, you will not be able to claim CE credit hours for completing the elearning module.
How many CE credit hours do I get for completing the elearning modules, ‘Eye Consent – The Optometrist’s Guide to Informed Consent’ and ‘Best Practices in Optometry: A Guide to Maintaining High Standards During Complex Situations’? Does the College submit the credit hours to OE TRACKER directly?
Optometrists can complete each module once per CE cycle and will receive one other learning opportunity CE credit hour. The College will send the CE credit hours information directly to…more
Do I have to report my CE hours during annual renewal?
No, you are not required to report your CE hours during annual renewal. OE TRACKER is completely independent of the annual renewal process. If your OE TRACKER hours are not…more
Can I carry over CE credits to the next CE cycle?
No, there is no carrying over of CE credits to the next CE cycle.
What about non-practising optometrists?
Both practicing and non-practicing optometrists in Ontario must meet the CE requirements as per the College’s CE Policy.
What about new registrants?
You may claim only CE credit hours that have been completed following your initial registration with the College. Accordingly, any CE credits that you have obtained prior to being registered with…more
Do I have to pay the subscription fee for OE TRACKER?
For the current CE cycle (January 1, 2024–December 31, 2026), the College will be paying the OE TRACKER subscription fees for all optometrists. Payments made by optometrists for OE TRACKER…more
Can the College confirm whether I have met my CE requirements?
The College will not review individual optometrist’s CE credits to confirm whether they have met their CE requirements. Instead, it is the optometrist’s responsibility to claim only credit hours that qualify as…more
Some CE credits are not marked as COPE or Other Learning. How do I update that?
All of the CE credits that you are using to meet your mandatory CE requirements must be marked as COPE or Other Learning in OE TRACKER. Submit your request to change or update the COPE…more