AOA CE Hours & Credit Claiming

AOA Continuing Education (CE) Hours

The AOA CE Hours document outlines the standards and approval process for AOA continuing education (CE) and professional development programs offered through AOA events, affiliates, regional affiliates, and ACOE-accredited schools of optometry.

AOA CE Hours expands access to high-quality educational opportunities, including innovative learning formats eligible for CE credit. Developed with input from state leaders, speakers, and professional organizations, the program supports diverse learning environments and promotes professional growth.

Course submissions and reviews are provided at no cost.

Access the full AOA CE Hours Document

Credivera – AOA’s Professional Development & Credit Claiming Platform

AOA is using a new platform called Credivera for tracking completed professional development and earned continuing education (CE).

It has never been easier!

What is Credivera?

Our modern, digital credentialing platform enables you to:

• Easily manage your verifiable credentials
• Securely share credentials with your state board or certifying body
• Track your verification status in real time

The professional development or CE credits earned through AOA EyeLearn, AOA events such as Optometry’s Meeting® or AOA on Capitol Hill, and affiliate events now automatically integrate into your Credivera account for greater trust, convenience, and accessibility.

How to Access Credivera

Username & Password: Same as AOA account login

• If the user does not remember one or both of their login credentials or needs help setting up a non-member account, they can contact AOA Member Services for assistance.
  Phone: 800-365-2219 or email: memberservices@aoa.org)

Credivera Login

Submitting Claimed Credit in Credivera

Once a credential in Credivera is marked “Valid,” you can share it with an organization or individual. For state board submissions and license renewal, submit a transcript rather than individual credential certificates.

• Which Transcript should I use? For credits earned at Optometry’s Meeting® or an Affiliate meeting, use the auto-generated transcript provided from that meeting/event. For credentials earned through other activities or events, create a custom transcript.
• Individual credential certificates are not accepted for these submissions.

ACCESS THE CREDIVERA TRANSCRIPT GUIDE

Claiming Credit at Optometry’s Meeting®

1. Log in to Credivera
   • By clicking the Credivera login button, the user will be prompted to log in using their AOA Credentials as outlined in the section above.
2. Verify Notifications:
   • Once logged in, check under "Notifications" for courses listed as "Incomplete pre-qualification requirement." This indicates your attendance has been verified, but additional steps are required
3. Complete Additional Steps:
   • Click on the course to view and complete any additional steps needed for validation. Example: a course survey/evaluation needs to be completed.
4. Credit Verified:
   • After completing the required items, the course status will update to "Valid," confirming that the course credit is posted.

Credivera Login

Contact Information

Education Center of Excellence: educationcenter@aoa.org 
Optometry’s Meeting® Education: omeducation@aoa.org