Section 12.48.015. Examinations.

	(a)  Except as provided in 12 AAC 48.020, to qualify for a license to practice optometry, an applicant must provide verification of having passed  
		(1) not earlier than four years immediately preceding the date of application, parts I, II, and III of the written and practical examination offered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) with a minimum passing score as determined by the NBEO;  
		(2) not earlier than four years immediately preceding the date of application, the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD) examination offered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry; and  
		(3) the Alaska State Optometry Law examination covering the provisions of AS 08.72  and this chapter with a passing score of at least 90 percent.  
	(b)  The Alaska State Optometry Law Examination is an open book examination. The examination and study materials will be mailed directly to each applicant. Completed examinations must be returned to the department within 30 days after mailing, as shown by the postmark dates.   

Authorities

08.72.050;08.72.160

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 48.011
12 AAC 48.020
12 AAC 48.026
12 AAC 48.035

Authority

AS 08.72.050 AS 08.72.160

History

Eff. 6/14/80, Register 74; am 4/22/83, Register 86; am 2/26/89, Register 109; am 3/20/93, Register 125; am 4/24/97, Register 142; am 11/2/2002, Register 164; am 9/17/2003, Register 167; am 10/16/2011, Register 200; am 12/2/2012, Register 204