Optometrist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies of specific courses in college. Must have graduated from an approved school or college of optometry, in a course of study of at least 4 years or 3,000 attendance hours. Exam required. Continuing education required. Fees required. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Optometry 239 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 727-3093 Please note: This agency was originally housed at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA. Please call the number above before mailing any materials.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Board of Registration in Optometry
- Board
- Division of Professional Licensure
- Address
- 1000 Washington Street Suite 710 Boston, MA 02114
- Phone
- (617) 727-1945
- Agency website
- http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/op/
- Last updated
- May 9, 2018
Occupations (O*NET)
- Optometrist 29-1041.00
Source and verification
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