Education
Annual CE Events
New Jersey Mandatory Continuing Education for Optometrists
The NJSOP is proud to present annual quality, live and home study continuing education opportunities, and is an accredited COPE® provider. Member discounts apply.
Stay up to date with the New Jersey Board of Optometrists (NJSBO) mandatory, continuing education requirements, including the mandatory one credit in educational programs or topics that concern the prescription of hydrocodone, or the prescription of opioid drugs in general, including responsible prescribing practices, the alternatives to the use of opioids for the management and treatment of pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion (Subchapter 7, page 41).
To learn more about the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO) and the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE), click here.
July 1, 2022: COPE's NEW Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education
2023 COPE New Synchronous and Asynchronous Course Formats.
NJSOP CE Event Registration Refund Policy
In the event a NJSOP continuing education event attendee wishes to rescind their event registration, refunds may be requested through email or by mail to NJSOP. Refund requests received at least 30 days or more before the event will receive a full refund. Requests made 14-29 days before the event will receive a 50% refund. Refunds will not be issued within 14 days of the event. However, registered attendees who experience an extenuating circumstance that prevents them from attending the event can request refund consideration via email or by mail. Refunds will be provided in the manner in which the registered attendee paid.
Email: NJSOP Team Member, Edna McKinney
Mailing Address:
NJSOP
4 AAA Drive, Suite 204
Hamilton, NJ 08691-1813
The NJSOP hosts multiple live webinars and in-person programs each year in addition to offering over 30 hours of on-demand CE via our online CE portal. Members save up to 150% on registration fees!
Snow School is a family and/or escape weekend-focused event held at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos each January. Registrants have the chance to earn a days-worth of continuing education credit before they meet their family or friends in the indoor waterpark, spa, or on-site restaurants.
Spring CE has been recently held virtually over a weekend. The great education typically draws a crowd of over 100 ODs. Join us, and learn from the comfort of your home!
Summer CE takes place at The Breakers on the Ocean in Spring Lake, NJ. This early July CE opportunity is limited to 100 ODs and features our Diamond-level partners, only. Attendees enjoy a view of the beach from the Breaker’s wrap around front porch during breaks and lunch.
Therapy by the Sea is the NJSOP’s largest annual event held in Atlantic City, NJ in the fall. Therapy by the Sea (TBTS) offers multiple days of continuing education, a large exhibit hall, and a variety of social events for colleagues and friends to reconnect. It is also a great opportunity to meet new peers and make new friends! Past TBTS conferences have offered hands-on workshops for both optometric physicians and paraoptometrics, making this event a big draw for both local ODs and colleagues from around the country.
Managed Care Seminar rounds out the year in December and focuses on practice management. This event is also home to the NJSOP’s year end awards celebration! This year it will be held at the Pines Manor in Edison, NJ.
For event disability accommodations, please contact Keira Boertzel-Smith at kboertzel-smith@njsop.org or 609-323-4012 x 116. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Summer CE Sponsorships - SOLD OUT
We know one-size-fits all sponsorship packages don't work for every company wishing to support NJSOP continuing education events. That is why we are happy to provide multiple package options! Take a moment to browse the opportunities listed in the 2023 Exhibitor/Sponsor Flyer 3-28-23
When you're ready to register for a sponsorship opportunity, please do so here!
*Please note, these package options are applicable to the NJSOP's Snow School, Virtual Spring CE, Summer CE (SOLD OUT), and/or Managed Care Seminar. Therapy by the Sea has it's own package - visit www.njtbts.com for details.
Upcoming CE Events
October 2023
Friday
20
2023
October 20 - 21, 2023
Therapy by the Sea
Hard Rock Hotel -- Atlantic City, NJ
Register Here!
19 hours of CE offered.
Earn up to 13 credits. Click here to learn more.
Meet the Speakers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CE CREDIT
Track A courses presented at this event will be New Jersey State Board of Optometrists (NJSBO) and CE Broker Approved only (and are non-COPE courses). Courses will be accepted for CE credit in NJ, NY, PA, and FL. If you are licensed in any other state, please check with that state's Optometry Board to inquire if these courses will be accepted. Course outlines and speaker CV's will be added to the NJSOP event handout hub. A separate email will be sent to all registrants with instructions for accessing the handout hub when content is available.
Track B courses will also be AOA-CPC approved in addition to NJSBO and CE Broker.
Exhibit Hall
We cordially invite you to come explore the upcoming 2023 TBTS exhibit hall and forge meaningful connections with industry representatives to empower the advancement of your optometry practice like never before. Visit the exhibit hall page often to view the growing list of exhibit hall participants. Visit the sponsors page to view 2023 TBTS speaker, activity, and product sponsors.
NJSOP CE Event Registration Refund Policy
In the event a NJSOP continuing education event attendee wishes to rescind their event registration, refunds may be requested through email or by mail to NJSOP. Refund requests received at least 30 days or more before the event will receive a full refund. Requests made 14-29 days before the event will receive a 50% refund. Refunds will not be issued within 14 days of the event. However, registered attendees who experience an extenuating circumstance that prevents them from attending the event can request refund consideration via email or by mail. Refunds will be provided in the manner in which the registered attendee paid.
Email: NJSOP Team Member, Edna McKinney
Mailing Address:
NJSOP
4 AAA Drive, Suite 204
Hamilton, NJ 08691-1813
Exhibitor Registration