W. Va. Code R. § 14-10-5 - Approved Continuing Education and Accreditation Programs
5.1. Educational
programs sponsored or approved by the following organizations are approved by
the Board :
5.1.a. the American Optometric
Association or its affiliated organizations;
5.1.b. the West Virginia Association of
Optometric Physicians and other state optometric associations;
5.1.c. the American Academy of
Optometry;
5.1.d. post-graduate
courses offered at any accredited school or college of optometry;
5.1.e. the Southern Council of Optometry or
its affiliates; and
5.1.f. the
Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE).
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5.1. Educational programs sponsored or approved by the following organizations are approved by the Board:
5.1.a. the American Optometric Association or its affiliated organizations;
5.1.b. the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians and other state optometric associations;
5.1.c. the American Academy of Optometry;
5.1.d. post-graduate courses offered at any accredited school or college of optometry;
5.1.e. the Southern Council of Optometry or its affiliates; and
5.1.f. the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE).