Our Quality Commitment

At Professional Opticians of Florida, we’re committed to providing high-quality, relevant education through our “home study” courses. These courses are created by top instructors and reviewed by experts to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information. All our courses are approved by the Florida Board of Opticianry for license renewal.

How pofCE.org Works

1. Sign Up: First-time users can easily create an account by selecting “Sign Up for an Account” and entering basic details like your name, address, and Florida license number.
2. Choose Your Course: After logging in, select your course(s), purchase them, and take the exam at your convenience.
3. Get Certified: Pass your exam, download your certificate, and we’ll upload your credits to the Florida Department of Health’s C.E. tracking system.

Pricing

• POF Members: Get up to 5 FREE hours of online courses per year.
• Non-POF Members: $13 per C.E. hour.

We accept all major credit cards for payment.

Flexible Learning

Courses can be accessed on your computer or downloaded and printed for offline use. All materials are available in PDF or Word formats.

Take Your Time

Complete your course at your own pace. You have until December 31, 2026 to finish your courses for the current renewal period.

Instant Results

After completing the exam, you’ll get immediate feedback and, with a passing score, access your certificate right away. We’ll upload your credits to CEBroker within the required timeframe.

Transferability of Courses

Courses are non-transferable and can only be used by the account holder with their Florida license number.

Note: You must pass the exam to receive continuing education credit. Re-exams are not permitted. A maximum of 5 hours of “Home Study” credits can be earned.

C.E. Requirements for Florida Opticians

Florida opticians must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years, including:

• 11 hours on technical practice (dispensing, contact lenses, etc.)
• 4 hours for board-certified opticians in contact lens theory
• 2 hours on laws & rules governing the profession
• 1 hour of HIV/AIDS training (required for first-time renewals)
• 2 hours on medical error reduction
• 5 elective hours (can be in management, sales, marketing, or you can take technical hours in lieu of electives)

The current biennium ends on December 31, 2026.

Privacy & Security

Your privacy is our priority. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for solicitation. All sensitive data is encrypted using SSL technology, ensuring your information is safe.