This page explains the exams and courses required for optometry licensure and certification in Oregon. Use the headings below to quickly find exam requirements, law and ethics courses, and approved programs.
Required Licensing Exam
All applicants must successfully complete the Oregon Laws and Administrative Rules Exam administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO).
Requirements:
- Minimum passing score: 80
- Official scores must be sent directly to the Oregon Board of Optometry.
- Study materials are available through the Oregon laws and rules compilation.
Law and Ethics Course Requirement
Licensed optometrists must complete one hour of law or ethics education every two years.
You may meet this requirement by:
- Completing a Board-approved law or ethics course.
- Attending at least one hour of an Oregon Board of Optometry Board meeting; view dates here.
Note: COPE Ethics (EJ) credit is not accepted unless specifically approved by the Board.
Approved Injection Courses for ATI Designation
The following courses are accepted for injection certification (ATI) at the time of licensure.
Approved Injection Courses by University
- Indiana School of Optometry, V740
- Marshall B. Ketchum, CS 754 and CLE 890 (both must be taken to qualify)
- Massachusetts University, OPT 853
- Midwestern University, OPTOG 1700
- Northeastern State University, OPT 6231
- Pacific University, OPT 638L
- Salus University, OPT 7509 AA
- Southern College of Optometry, OPT 221 and OPT 223
- UC Berkeley, OPT 200 E
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, OPT 334 (2003 grads), OPT 331 (2006), OPT 334 (2011–2013), OPT/PT 323 (2014 and later)
- University of Houston, 6132 (undergrad), 6234, 7130, 7330, 7336
- University of Missouri, OPTOM 8570
- Nova SE University, offers the 100-hour TPA course
Approved Online Courses
Oregon Law/Ethics