Wyoming Board of Examiners in Optometry

Important Updates

CE Composition 

Pursuant to the Rules changes effective April 5, 2023, continuing education composition requirements are now as follows:


40 hours of CE are due by December 31 of odd years. Of the 40 hours due:

"Asynchronous" means the instructor and licensee are not together at the same time, there is no real time communication between the instructor and the licensee, the licensee does not receive immediate feedback, and content is created and made available for attendance at a later date. (Up to 10 hours accepted.)


"Synchronous" means the instructor and licensee are together at the same time, there is real time communication between the instructor and the licensee, the licensee can receive immediate feedback, and the course is on a fixed schedule where learning takes place only once at a specific date and time. (Unlimited hours accepted.) 



One (1) CE may be earned during each renewal period for passing the Board’s jurisprudence examination. See the FREE CE Section below.

CE Sponsorship

CE must be sponsored by one of the following:


At their January 25, 2024 meeting, the Board approved AACCME sponsored continuing education. This is beneficial to those completing responsible prescribing of opioid CE, as they can use these sponsored courses to meet both the DEA and Board requirements. 

CE Cycle

This two year cycle ends on December 31 of odd years and every submission is audited. 

CE Deadlines and Late Fees

Free CE

Licensees may earn 1 hour every two years (FOR FREE) by taking and passing the Board's jurisprudence examination. If you're interested, please email emily.cronbaugh@wyo.gov for access to this exam. Upon passage of this examination, Board staff will notify ARBO to upload this credit to OE Tracker.