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Optometrist
License Description Applicants must: 1) Have graduated from an approved school of optometry. 2) Pass the national board examination. 3) Pass a state examination (75% minimum score) on the laws and regulations governing the practice of optometry in Nevada. If an optometrist is certified to administer and prescribe therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPA), she/he is required to obtain 30 hours of continuing education for annual renewal, 15 hours of which must be therapeutic-related. If an optometrist is NOT certified in therapeutics (designated as diagnostic pharmaceutical agents (DPA)), eighteen hours of continuing education are required for annual renewal. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: examination--$250; initial license--$25; annual license renewal--$350.
Licensing Agency
Board of Optometry
P.O. Box 1824
Carson City, 89702
(775) 883 8367
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 01/14/2016
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