Upcoming CE Programs


UPCOMING OAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES and WEBINARS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

"Attending the Optometry Association of Louisiana's meeting has been nothing less than amazing.  The atmosphere is always full of educational excitement, professional development, and there is never a lack of family style fellowship.   The OAL leadership is focused on everyone within the profession, the O.D., the ophthalmic staff, and the vendors who support the industry.  The atmosphere is inviting to everyone that attends, so you don't want to miss this meeting....it offers the total Optometric experience!" 
 
-----Lynn Lawrence, CPOT, ABOC, COA (Professional Motivation & Lecturing Services)
      Navarre, Florida

 

The OAL is an approved provider of CE for the state.  The OAL will submit your completed CE courses to your OE Tracker & Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners profiles, yet they will be listed as NON COPE.  However, all OAL hours are approved for license renewal in Louisiana.  The OAL does not currently provide COPE designated events.  COPE courses taken elsewhere should be eligible for license renewal.

                   


Virtual Members Only Meeting November 21, 2024 at 7:30pm.  We will discuss dues & bylaws amendments.  OAL Members click above image to pre register.

Click here for program details.


 
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
1521 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette, LA 70503-3158
UNITED STATES

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Contact Person
Rob Janot OD
(phone: 337-607-5102)
 

2025 Annual Convention
    June 5-8, 2025
    Crowne Plaza Executive Center
    Baton Rouge, LA 










 
2025 Fall CE Conference
    October, 2025
    Venue TBA, Alexandria, LA
 
 

Opioid State & DEA Courses


ONE TIME STATE REQUIREMENT:  Rational Narcotic Prescribing and Drug Diversion

Louisiana State Mandated 3 Hr Opioid CE Course with Test
Passing score / certificate required for initial state Optometry License

Access the Course Here:

OAL Members

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FEDERAL REQUIREMENT:  Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration Requirements in Effect —Opioid abuse identification education is now required when doctors of optometry and other physicians obtain their DEA registration. (not for CE Credit)

•            ODs and other physicians will need to attest to having taken 8 hours to opioid abuse education during DEA registration or renewal.  Note that the 3 hr STATE Rational Narcotic Prescribing Course DOES NOT APPLY...those are totally separate. 
 
•             Free online DEA approved 8h courses are available and the OAL Recommends PCSS, CLICK HERE TO ACCESS COURSE

•             Congressional Fixes are in flux:  AOA is working with Congress to be recognized as a body that can develop and certify education to meet the new DEA registration requirements.