Continuing Education Opportunities
AACO Self Assessment Exam
Read the 10 articles provided with the exam and answer 5 questions for each article. Complete the exam with a 70% or better and receive 5 AOC Core CE credits.
2025 Educational Meetings
Orthoptists can collect CE by attending an educational meeting hosted by any ophthalmology society or association. We have listed the popular ophthalmological and orthoptic meetings below. CE is recognized by the AOC at a 1:1 ratio. 1 hour of educational material equals 1 CE credit.
March 5-9 2025 Salt Lake City UT
AAPOS
The American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) holds their annual meeting every spring. Orthoptists are welcome to attend and can receive CE credit for attending the meeting. They also offer a virtual option.
March 15-20, 2025 Tucson, Arizona
NANOS
The NANOS 2025 Annual Meeting, happening from March 15-20, 2025, at the beautiful JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Arizona.
May 17-18, 2025, Boston, MA
AACO Spring Regional Meeting
The 2025 AACO Spring Regional Meeting will held in Boston, MA at Boston Children's Hospital.
June 27-29 2025 Brisbane AU
IOC
The International Orthoptic Congress (IOC) is held once every four years. The 2025 IOC is organized by Orthoptics Australia and the IOA. Brisbane, renowned for its unique charm and subtropical allure, has been chosen as the host city for the 2025 congress.
October 17- 20 2025 Orlando FL
AACO National Meeting
The 2025 AACO National Meeting will be held in Orlando October 17-20, 2025. The national meeting takes place at the same time as the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting.
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).
