CCOA members have access to our exclusive self-paced continuing education content (additional fees apply). Credits can be easily managed and tracked through your CAO Learning Portal.
CAO Online CE Courses
3.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $40.00
HR Management - Updated 2023
This module explores the role of the Optometric Assistant (OA) in a managerial position. In addition to looking at what makes a good manager, we will look at common job responsibilities such as hiring, scheduling, and staff training.
3.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $40.00
Ocular Nutrition
What we eat, affects our eyes. Healthy eyes and good vision are dependent upon proper nutrition. Researchers are learning that a good diet, rich in vitamins and nutrients, can help prevent or slow the progression of ocular conditions such as cataracts, dry eyes, and macular degeneration.
3.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $45.00
Diabetes and the Eyes
This module provides an in-depth look at how diabetes can have a profound effect on vision and eye health. It also looks at the importance of routine eye exams and follow-up appointments as essential to maintaining not only good vision, but as part of an overall diabetes management strategy.
3.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $0.00
Myopia Management for CCOAs
This module explores the risks of myopia and why myopia management is essential in today’s clinical practice.
Disclosure: This module is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperVision.
3.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $40.00
Children's Vision
This module looks at the development of children's vision and the importance of comprehensive eye exams for proper learning and development.
2.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $27.00
Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents
Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents (DPA’s) are topical ophthalmic drugs used in optometric practice to aid in the diagnosis of ocular conditions and disease. This module reviews the role of an Optometric Assistant pertaining to the use of DPA’s in clinical practice highlighting the importance of case history, instillation, documentation and consent. The four most common classes of DPAs are reviewed including anesthetics, mydriatics, cycloplegics and dyes.
2.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $27.00
Ultraviolet Light and the Human Eye
This module introduces the Optometric Assistant to the concept of ultraviolet (UV) light, the three types of UV rays and UV index. Individual risk factors, ocular disease associated with UV exposure and preventative measures are reviewed.
2.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $27.00
Refractive Eye Surgery
This module will enhance the Optometric Assistants understanding of refractive eye surgery by exploring patient selection criteria, pre-operative assessment, surgical procedures as well as post-operative care. The goal of this module is to review the most commonly performed refractive surgical procedures.
3.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $40.00
Low Vision Aids
The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of low vision, low vision care and to enhance the optometric assistant’s knowledge of common low vision devices and their uses.
3.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $40.00
Ocular Surgeries
The goal of this module is to enhance the Optometric Assistant's knowledge and understanding of the most commonly performed ocular surgeries. This module is descriptive in nature and systematically explores anterior to posterior segment surgical procedures.
3.00 hours of CE Credit • Fee: $40.00
Dry Eye Management
Dry eye disease is one of the most commonly encountered conditions in optometric practice. This module reviews the classification of dry eye disease, patient symptoms and risk factors. The Optometric Assistant is introduced to qualitative and quantitative clinical diagnostic screening and assessment protocols, as well as the latest prevention, treatment and management strategies.