Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-13-113 - Vision Screening Trainer Eligibility

A. An individual is eligible to be a vision screening trainer if the individual:

1. Is currently licensed in Arizona as an optometrist or ophthalmologist, according to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 16, and has completed at least 25 vision screenings within the 12 months before submitting the application in R9-13-114 ;

2. Is currently licensed as a registered nurse according to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15 who is providing school health services and has completed at least 100 vision screenings within the previous 12 months from the date of submitting the application in R9-13-114 ;

3. Has completed at least 30-semester credits at an accredited college or university related to optometry, ophthalmology, or instruction of students with visual impairment, and 100 vision screenings within the previous 12 months from the date of submitting the application in R9-13-114, or

4. Is currently a vision screener who has maintained a vision screening certificate of completion for the previous five years and has completed at least 1,000 vision screenings within the previous five years from the date of the application in R9-13-114.

B. Before the expiration date of a vision screening trainer certificate of completion, a vision screening trainer is eligible to renew a vision screening trainer certificate of completion if the vision screening trainer demonstrates that the vision screening trainer provided at least ten vision screening trainings during the five-year period during which the certificate of completion was valid.

C. The scope of practice for a vision screening trainer includes:

1. Providing Department approved classroom instruction, as specified in R9-13-112(B)(4) ;

a. Training individuals in vision screening skills, procedures, and techniques; and

b. Observing and assessing individuals and vision screeners in the operations of vision equipment;

2. Administering a written examination that covers the applicable classroom instruction, as specified in R9-13-112(B)(5) ;

3. Assessing competency in the use of the applicable vision equipment, as specified in R9-13-112(B)(6) ;

4. Submitting to the Department, documentation of an individual's or vision screener's information for issuance of a vision screening certificate of completion, as specified in subsection (D)(2); and

5. If a scheduled vision screening training is available to the public, provide notice to the Department 30 calendar days prior to the training, indicating what, where, and when classroom instruction, examination, or assessment of competency are scheduled to be provided to individuals to become a vision screener.

D. A vision screening trainer shall:

1. Ensure that for an individual or vision screener:

a. Seeking a vision screener certificate of completion, the topics of classroom instruction are consistent with R9-13-112(B)(4) ;

b. Has a passing score of 80% on a written examination that covers the applicable topics of classroom instruction, as specified in R9-13-112(B)(5) ; and

c. Demonstrates competency, as specified in R9-13-112(B)(6) ; and

2. Submit the following information to the Department, for each individual or vision screener seeking a vision screening certificate of completion:

a. The name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the individual or vision screener;

b. The date the individual or vision screener completed the requirements in R9-13-112(B)(4), (5), and (6);

c. The address where the classroom instructions, examination, and assessment was held;

d. If applicable, the name of a sponsoring organization, such as a school, school district, or other public agency;

e. Documentation indicating when classroom instruction, examination, and assessment were provided.

f. The vision screening methods, in which the individual has demonstrated competency, as specified in Table 13.4; and

g. The vision screening trainer's name;

E. A vision screening trainer shall comply with:

1. A.R.S. § 36-899.10, and

2. Applicable requirements in this Article.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-13-113

Effective 4-72. Amended effective November 18, 1976 (Supp. 76-5). Section R9-13-113 renumbered and amended as Section R9-13-107 effective February 18, 1986 (Supp. 86-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 1827, effective 7/2/2019. New Section made by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 1949, effective 7/7/2024.