What is the maximum number of hours of Continuing Education that can be claimed for instructional teaching of a course in a single day?

The maximum number of hours of Continuing Education that can be claimed for instructional teaching of a course in a single day is four hours. This provision recognizes the value of professionals sharing their knowledge through teaching, thereby contributing to the education and development of their peers within the optometry field.

Allowing up to four hours encourages optometrists and optometry educators to engage more actively in ongoing education, fostering a collaborative learning environment. This amount reflects a balance between the time commitment required for comprehensive teaching and the availability of others to participate in learning opportunities. Thus, the rule aims to incentivize optometrists to contribute to the advancement of the profession while ensuring that the educational standards are met effectively.