Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 430 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Chapter 430-2 - REGISTRATION
Rule 430-2-.04 - Continuing Education Requirements; Approval of Education Programs
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 27, 2023
(1) The Board has pre-approved continuing education (post-graduate) courses from schools and colleges of optometry accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association; a maximum of ten (10) hours per biennium in ophthalmologic related courses taught by the Medical College of Georgia, Emory University, Mercer University and Morehouse College; any courses offered by the American Optometric Association or its regional or state affiliates; the Society of Professional Optometrists of Georgia; the SECO International, LLC, the Council on Optometric Practice Education (C.O.P.E.) and any courses approved by C.O.P.E.; American Board of Optometry and American Academy of Optometry. All preapproved continuing education providers must give notification of their courses on a timely basis to all Georgia Optometrists. Any other individual or organization desiring Board approval of an educational program sponsored by the individual or organization, or particular segments of such a program shall submit a request for approval to the State Board of Optometry, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217, not later than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled date of such program. Each administrator of continuing education credit that gives credit to more than five doctors at any single event shall register all attendees and credits with the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry-OE Tracker Program. The Board will act on such request within thirty (30) days after receipt of the request for approval. Any request for Board approval of an educational program must include the following information:
(2) The following course content will not satisfy the continuing education requirement:
(3) A doctor of optometry is expected to ascertain in advance that the courses, which he/she attends, have received prior Board approval and do not fall within the exceptions of sub-part (2).
(4) Board approval of any educational program under this section relates to the program as proposed to the Board. In the event the actual program does not substantively correspond to the proposed program approved by the Board, the board will not give credit for that program under Code Section 43-30-8. The Board will not consider for approval the program as modified.
(5) Minimum hours required. The Board requires a minimum of 36 hours of attendance at Board-approved continuing education programs.
(6) Reporting and Auditing. The method of reporting and auditing continuing education shall be:
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-30-5, 43-30-8(b).
Original Rule entitled "Branch Office Permits" was filed on December 1, 1970; effective December 21, 1970.
Amended: Effective date of Rule changed from December 21, 1970; to August 1, 1971. Filed April 21, 1971; effective May 11, 1971.
Amended: Effective date postponed indefinitely, retroactive to its original effective date of December 21, 1970. Filed September 23, 1971; effective October 13, 1971.
Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Requirements: Approval of Education Programs" adopted. Filed January 15, 1980; effective February 4, 1980.
Amended: Filed August 25, 1982; effective September 14, 1982.
Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of same title adopted. Filed June 13, 1984; effective July 3, 1984.
Amended: Filed May 8, 1985; effective May 28, 1985.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Feb. 6, 1989; eff. Feb. 26, 1989.
Amended: F. Aug. 28, 1989; eff. Sept. 17, 1989.
Amended: F. Jul. 30, 1990; eff. Aug. 19, 1990.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 5, 1991; eff. Aug. 25, 1991.
Amended: F. Jan. 22, 1993; eff. Feb. 11, 1993.
Amended: F. Mar. 15, 1994; eff. Apr. 4, 1994.
Amended: F. Jul. 22, 1994; eff. Aug. 11, 1994.
Amended: F. Apr. 5, 1996; eff. Apr. 25, 1996.
Amended: F. Nov. 26, 1996; eff. Dec. 16, 1996.
Amended: F. Oct. 29, 1997; eff. Nov. 19, 1997.
Amended: F. Oct. 2, 1998; eff. Oct. 22, 1998.
Amended: F. Mar. 8, 2000; eff. Mar. 28, 2000.
Repealed: New Rule entitled "Continuing Education Requirements; Approval of Educational Programs" adopted. F. Nov. 1, 2005; eff. Nov. 21, 2005.
Repealed: New Rule entitled "Continuing Education of Requirements; Approval of Educational Programs" adopted. F. Apr. 18, 2008; eff. May 8, 2008.
Amended: F. Jan. 25, 2010, eff. Feb. 14, 2010.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 28, 2010; eff. Nov. 17, 2010.
Amended: Rule entitled "Continuing Education Requirements; Approval of Education Programs." F. Feb. 22, 2012; eff. Mar. 13, 2012.
Amended: F. Apr. 18, 2016; eff. May 8, 2016.
Amended: F. July 11, 2017; eff. July 31, 2017.
Amended: F. Aug. 9, 2019; eff. Aug. 29, 2019.