CPD Tracker for Optometrists
Track CPD for optometrists in Australia. CPDKeep uses the source-linked registry record for 20 hours per year (annual cycle), evidence logging, and audit reports..
47 days until optometrist registration renewal
- is your CPD up to date?CPD requirements for optometrists
Optometrists must complete at least 20 hours of CPD each registration year, including 5 interactive hours and no more than 5 non-clinical or non-scientific hours, and complete CPR training; scheduled medicines endorsement adds requirements.
20 hours
Source-linked requirement
Non-endorsed optometrists complete at least 20 hours of CPD each registration year, including 5 interactive hours, with no more than 5 non-clinical or non-scientific hours.
- Source
- Optometry Board CPD registration standard and guidelines
- CPD unit
- hours
- CPD period
- Registration year: 1 December to 30 November; AHPRA registration renewal is 30 November.
- Registration renewal
- 30 November
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- Review cadence
- Every 3 months; next due 1 January 2027
Category and topic requirements
- Interactive CPD (minimum 5 hours): At least 5 hours must be interactive CPD with other practitioners.
- Non-clinical or non-scientific CPD (maximum 5 hours): No more than 5 hours may be non-clinical or non-scientific CPD relevant to practice and patient management.
Standalone requirements
- CPR training: Complete approved CPR training within the previous three registration periods, additional to the 20 CPD hours. Cadence: Within the previous three registration periods.
Caveats
- Scheduled medicines endorsement requires an additional 10 endorsement-related CPD hours each registration period, including at least 2 additional interactive hours; the default non-endorsed profile does not calculate these totals.
- The retired pre-December 2020 points-based biennial model is not used for new CPDKeep defaults.
Optometry requirement data configures CPDKeep's default non-endorsed annual target. Endorsed optometrists should confirm additional CPD and CPR obligations against current Optometry Board guidance.
What counts as CPD for optometrists?
All of these activities can be logged in CPDKeep
- Clinical education, therapeutic updates, and professional courses
- Case reviews, reflective practice, and peer discussions
- Conferences, webinars, seminars, and online learning
- Research reading, guideline updates, and journal learning
- Quality improvement and patient safety activities
- Teaching, mentoring, and supervision relevant to optometry
How CPDKeep helps optometrists
Practical tools to track source-linked AHPRA CPD requirements
Source-linked setup
Starts from 20 hours per year (annual cycle) and the CPD period recorded from Optometry Board CPD registration standard and guidelines.
Requirement breakdown
Shows the registry category, topic, and standalone requirements that apply: Interactive CPD (minimum 5 hours): At least 5 hours must be interactive CPD with other practitioners. Non-clinical or non-scientific CPD (maximum 5 hours): No more than 5 hours may be non-clinical or non-scientific CPD relevant to practice and patient management. CPR training: Complete approved CPR training within the previous three registration periods, additional to the 20 CPD hours. Cadence: Within the previous three registration periods.
Report-ready records
Generate CPD reports with activity details and an evidence appendix for uploaded files.
Individual tools
Upgrade to Individual for the PDP builder, gap analysis, and AHPRA renewal tracking.
Why optometrists choose CPDKeep
Tracks progress against 20 hours per year (annual cycle) using hours from the profession registry.
Uses Registration year: 1 December to 30 November; AHPRA registration renewal is 30 November. for CPD period and renewal context.
Surfaces registry-linked category, topic, and standalone rules: Interactive CPD (minimum 5 hours): At least 5 hours must be interactive CPD with other practitioners. Non-clinical or non-scientific CPD (maximum 5 hours): No more than 5 hours may be non-clinical or non-scientific CPD relevant to practice and patient management. CPR training: Complete approved CPR training within the previous three registration periods, additional to the 20 CPD hours. Cadence: Within the previous three registration periods.
Stores activity details and evidence so audit reports can be generated from the same record set.
Keeps source, review, caveat, and disclaimer metadata attached to the public requirement summary.
Use guided reflection prompts while you log CPD, and unlock the PDP builder, gap analysis, and AHPRA renewal tracking when you upgrade to Individual.
What happens if you don't meet CPD requirements?
CPD is mandatory for every registered optometristin Australia. Here's what's at stake if you fall short.
Registration can be refused or cancelled
Your National Board can refuse to renew your registration if you cannot demonstrate that you have met your CPD requirements.
You can be audited at any time
Your National Board may select you for a CPD audit at any point during your registration period. You must be able to substantiate every hour you claim.
Disciplinary action may follow
If you are selected for audit and cannot provide evidence of your CPD, the Board may take disciplinary action — which can become part of your public record.
Conditions may be placed on your practice
The Board may impose conditions or undertakings that restrict how, where, or what you can practise until your CPD is brought up to standard.
You still pay the registration fee
Even if your renewal is refused because required CPD is missing, you are still liable for the registration renewal fee.
CPDKeep keeps activity, certificate, and hour records together so they are ready to review.
Recommended reading
Guides and resources to help you stay on top of your CPD
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about CPDKeep
How much CPD do optometrists need in Australia?
Optometrists should track 20 hours per year (annual cycle). Optometrists must complete at least 20 hours of CPD each registration year, including 5 interactive hours and no more than 5 non-clinical or non-scientific hours, and complete CPR training; scheduled medicines endorsement adds requirements. Source: Optometry Board CPD registration standard and guidelines.
When is the CPD period for optometrists?
Registration year: 1 December to 30 November; AHPRA registration renewal is 30 November.
What counts as CPD for optometrists?
CPDKeep shows the registry-linked requirement breakdown for 20 hours: Interactive CPD (minimum 5 hours): At least 5 hours must be interactive CPD with other practitioners. Non-clinical or non-scientific CPD (maximum 5 hours): No more than 5 hours may be non-clinical or non-scientific CPD relevant to practice and patient management. CPR training: Complete approved CPR training within the previous three registration periods, additional to the 20 CPD hours. Cadence: Within the previous three registration periods.
How do I prove my CPD for an audit?
Keep dated activity records, reflections where relevant, and supporting evidence such as certificates or notes. CPDKeep stores these details and can generate an audit report.
Is CPDKeep free for optometrists?
The Free plan covers CPD activity logging, guided reflection prompts, and a basic progress dashboard. Paid plans add reports, reminders, evidence uploads, and professional planning tools.
What should I check before relying on this requirement summary?
Optometry requirement data configures CPDKeep's default non-endorsed annual target. Endorsed optometrists should confirm additional CPD and CPR obligations against current Optometry Board guidance.
CPD tracking for other professions
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Start tracking your CPD today
Track CPD records, evidence, and readiness against your profession requirements in one place.