Optometrist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Required
OPTOMETRIST<br><br> Optometrists examine eyes to determine visual efficiency and performance, diseases, or other abnormalities by means of instrumentation and observation. They can prescribe corrective procedures through the use of lenses, prisms, therapy and training.<br><br>REQUIREMENTS: <br>Be over 21 years of age, of good moral character, and satisfy the education and examination requirements. <br><br>EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: <br>Graduation from accredited school or college of optometry. <br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: <br>National Board examination, International Boards of examination requirements (IAB) in Optometry Examination and State Board examination. Administered by National Board and IAB biannually <br><br>CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: <br>Fifteen (15) hours annually. <br><br>RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS <br>Every two years contingent on meeting continuing education requirements. <br><br>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:<br>Tennessee Optometric Association<br> 3200 West End Ave <br>Nashville, TN 37203 <br>(615 )269-9092
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Background check required
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Health
- Division
- Division of Health Related Boards
- Board
- Division of Health Related Boards
- Address
- 665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor Nashville, TN 37243
- Phone
- (615) 741-5735
- Licence page
- No URL Provided
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Optometrist 29-1041.00
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