Section 12.30.200. Approved continuing competence experiences.

	(a)  Attendance at a seminar or course conducted by one of the following organizations is accepted as meeting the continuing competence requirements of AS 08.71.130(d) and 12 AAC 30.200 - 12 AAC 30.220:  
		(1) the Opticians Association of America;  
		(2) the Contact Lens Society of America;  
		(3) the American Optometric Association;  
		(4) the American Academy of Ophthalmology;  
		(5) the Optical Wholesalers Association;  
		(6) the Opticians Association of Alaska, Incorporated; or  
		(7) other recognized professional organizations in the field of opticianry.  
	(b)  If specifically approved by the board, the following educational experiences meet the continuing competence requirements of AS 08.71.130(d) and 12 AAC 30.200 - 12 AAC 30.220:  
		(1) satisfactory completion of a course conducted by a recognized school of opticianry;  
		(2) instruction by a licensed ophthalmologist, optometrist, dispensing optician, or optical manufacturer outside of the normal work situation, if there are at least three students in attendance; or  
		(3) acting as an instructor of opticianry outside the normal work situation, if there are at least three students in attendance.  
	(c)  Credit for a course not actually taken or graded is not acceptable for continuing competence credit.   

Authorities

08.71.055;08.71.130

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 30.200

Authority

AS 08.71.055 AS 08.71.130 Editor's note: Before Register 165, April 2003, the substance of 12 AAC 30.200 appeared in 12 AAC 30.010. The history note for 12 AAC 30.200 includes the history of 12 AAC 30.010 before Register 165, April 2003.

History

Eff. 6/23/78, Register 66; am 3/30/84, Register 89; am 4/29/91, Register 118; am 2/26/2003, Register 165

References

12.30.200;12.30.010