Nev. Admin. Code § 637.160 - Scope, content and administration of examination

1. An examination for a license as a dispensing optician will test the applicant's proficiency and knowledge in the following subjects:

(a) Neutralization of ophthalmic products;

(b) Ophthalmic product identification;

(c) Ophthalmic instrumentation;

(d) Optical theory;

(e) Dispensing of ophthalmic products;

(f) The provisions of this chapter and chapter 637 of NRS; and

(g) Anatomy, physiology and health of the eye.

2. If an applicant for a license as a dispensing optician holds a limited license as a dispensing optician pursuant to NRS 637.121, the exam will test the applicant's proficiency and knowledge in the following subjects:

(a) Neutralization of ophthalmic products;

(b) Instrumentation and fitting;

(c) Basic contact lens; and

(d) The provisions of this chapter and chapter 637 of NRS. 3. The Board may hold a meeting pursuant to NRS 241.030 to prepare, revise, administer or grade examinations.

4. If the Board requires an applicant to obtain a certificate to qualify for licensure pursuant to this chapter or chapter 637 of NRS, such certificate must be current and valid pursuant to the policies of the issuing body at the time the applicant is issued a license by the Board.

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Nev. Admin. Code § 637.160

Bd. of Dispensing Opt., Nos. 19.1 & 19.2, eff. 10-6-78; A 10-16-80; No. 19.3, eff. 10-6-78; A 11-30-79; No. 19.5, eff. 10-16-80-NAC A by R042-02, 8-29-2002; R108-04, 12-1-2004; R113-06, 6-28-2006; R073-12, 6-3-2013; A by R106-14A, eff. 11/2/2016; A by R067-23A, eff. 12/15/2023

NRS 637.070, as amended by section 22 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1391, NRS 637.100, as amended by section 25 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1392, section 8 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1386