Ocularist
- Education requirements
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Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school or have completed a GED. We must receive an official transcript, with degree and date posted, directly from applicant's program. Transcripts not in English must have an official translation. Applicants must have completed either an apprenticeship program in this state or have five years of out-of-state experience, or have completed a prescribed course in opticianry approved by the secretary of health. We must receive a training certificate completed by a supervisor, a certificate of experience completed by employers, or a transcript from the institution with degree posted. Must be 18 years of age. The applicant must have successfully completed the state-administered exam with a passing score.
- State license verification
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Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form (PDF). The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.
- Personal data questions
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Each applicant must answer the personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If the case is pending, applicant must indicate status.
- Continuing education requirements
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There are no continuing education requirements. The Department of Health may establish and implement this requirement later.
Ocularist Apprentice
- Education requirements
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Applicant for ocularist must request registration of an apprentice through the department of health.
- State license verification
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Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form (PDF). The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.
- Personal data questions
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Each applicant must answer the personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If the case is pending, applicant must indicate status.