Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 430-9-.01 - Educational Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through April 4, 2022

(1) Graduates Within 5 Years (1975 And Later). Certification from a school of Optometry that the doctor of optometry is educationally qualified to use agents for diagnostic purposes. Eight (8) quarter hours or 96 Board approved clock hours shall be the minimum requirement.

(2) Graduates From 1974 And Earlier. A minimum of 96 clock hours of Board approved education must be taken subsequent to graduation in pharmacology specifically related to topical application to the eye of pharmaceutical agents for diagnostic purposes. This education is to be approved only for pharmaceutical certification.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 430-9-.01

O.C.G.A. 43-30-1, 43-30-5, 43-30-9.

Original Rule entitled "Fees" was filed on March 30, 1982; effective April 19, 1982. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed September 21, 1982; effective October 11, 1982. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Educational Requirements" adopted. Filed June 13, 1984; effective July 3, 1984.