Optometrist
- Exam
- Not reported
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- None
Description of Occupation: An Optometrist examines, diagnosis, and treats conditions of the vision system. Prescribes corrective procedures; conserves, improves, and corrects vision through the use of lenses, contact lenses, and prisms.Requirements for Licensing: Any person, not heretofore licensed to practice optometry in the CNMI, who desires and intends to commence such practice must comply with the following requirements: File proof of his qualifications, pay the prescribed fees. Proof of qualifications: Satisfactory evidence must be filed with the Board showing the following qualifications. Age not less than 21 years, Citizenship, good moral character, graduation from a US accredited school of optometry recognized by the Board, maintaining a standard of six college years and including, as a prerequisite to admission to the courses in optometry, at least two academic years of study in a college of arts and sciences.Examinations: Endorsement. Must submit a status report of license from National Practioner Data Bank. 1-800-767-6732.Application and Fees: $50.00Related Classification Codes: DOT 079.101-018 SOC 281
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Education
- Degree required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Medical Profession Licensing Board
- Division
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Address
- PO Box 409 CK Saipan, MP 96950
- Phone
- (670) 234-8950
- Last updated
- January 1, 2010
Occupations (O*NET)
- Optometrist 29-1041.00
Source and verification
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