Ocularist
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Required
Individual must have graduated from high school or completed a GED, be at least 18 years old, have competed either an apprenticeship program in Washington or have at least 5 years of out-of-state experience or have completed a prescribed approved ocularist course. Individual must have successfully completed state-administered examination. Individual must list states where credentials were granted and were applied for, provide information on physical and mental health, lack of impairment due to chemical dependency, any felony convictions or loss or limitations of privileges, any disciplinary actions and a professional liability claims history. Individual must submit application and pay required fee.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Background check required
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Health
- Address
- 101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
- Phone
- (360) 236-4700
- Agency website
- http://www.doh.wa.gov
- Licence page
- http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Ocularist.aspx
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Optician 29-2081.00
Source and verification
This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Health — see the issuing body section above.
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