Continuing Education Opportunities
The AACO has launched Brightspace, a new online learning platform supporting orthoptist education and professional growth. Your member account is already set up, and login instructions were emailed to you. Didn’t receive the email or need assistance? Contact aaco@orthoptics.org.
Educational Meetings
Orthoptists can collect CE by attending an educational meeting hosted by any ophthalmology society or association. For a list of popular ophthalmological and orthoptic meetings, click the link below. CE is recognized by the AOC at a 1:1 ratio. 1 hour of educational material equals 1 CE credit.
Future Meetings
Click on the button for a 3 year outlook of popular upcoming meetings.
Webinars
Several organizations hold webinars during the year at zero to low cost to orthoptists. Orthoptists can collect CE credits by attending or watching these webinars. Write down three points for every hour you watch and submit the points with your re-certification application with the American Orthoptic Council (AOC).