For technical support and additional questions regarding earning online CE credit, please contact optce@central.uh.edu.
Questions and technical support are available during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm (CST). UHCO follows the University of Houston's semester break closures; therefore, support is limited during the winter semester break.
Why won't my credit card transaction complete payment?
- Discover Card Holders: The system does not accept Discover Card.
- American Express Holders: The four digit security code can be found on the front of the your card.
Are refunds available for online courses?
Online (asynchronous) courses are non-refundable after purchase.
Does my state board accept online courses for CE credit?
Our online (asynchronous) courses are COPE (Council on Optometric Practitioner Education) approved and accepted nationwide for license renewal, with the exception of The Glaucoma Specialist Course, which only has Texas Optometry Board approval. A reference list of State CE Requirements can be found on the COPE website at https://www.arbo.org/cestateinfo. Not all states accept online courses for CE credit, therefore we advise you to check with your State Board of Optometry for complete eligibility requirements. Course descriptions are available on the Online Course List Page.
How do I earn online CE credit?
To receive credit for any of our online (asynchronous) courses:
- Create a user account
- Purchase a course
- View the course in its entirety
- Complete and pass the post-course exam with a grade of 70% or higher
- Print out your Certificate of Completion and submit that certificate directly to your State Board of Optometry to receive credit
Note: UHCO will report successful completion directly to COPE and CE Broker for the Texas Optometry Board. Reporting occurs on a monthly basis. Texas ODs may also self-report to CE Broker.
How do I receive my Certificate of Completion?
A printable Certificate of Completion will be issued directly to you once you successfully pass the exam associated with your online (asynchronous) coursework. Certificates are available through your online account and can be accessed by logging into your account at any time.
UHCO will report successful completion directly to COPE and CE Broker for the Texas Optometry Board. Reporting occurs on a monthly basis. Texas ODs may also self-report to CE Broker.
Online CE participants licensed outside of Texas are responsibile for submitting their certificate(s) of completion directly to their state board of optometry to receive credit.
What if I do not pass the exam?
Online (asynchronous) course exams are completed through an automated system. Once you click to submit your answers, the system will instantaneously grade the exam and provide you with a Pass/Fail notice. If you do not pass, you may retake the exam. Questions will randomize each attempt. No additional charge will occur with each retake.