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
Agency website
http://www.doh.wa.gov
Last updated
September 9, 2024

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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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