Iowa Admin. Code rr. 645-180.3

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 645-180.3 - [Effective 6/19/2024] Licensure by endorsement

(1) Applicants who have been licensed as an optometrist in another state may apply for licensure by endorsement by submitting the following:

a. Verification the applicant meets the requirements of rule 645-180.2 (154); and

b. Verification of current competence to practice as an optometrist by satisfying one of the following criteria:

(1) Current CELMO certification;

(2) Practice as an optometrist for a minimum of 2,080 hours during the preceding two-year period;

(3) Employment as a faculty member teaching optometry in an accredited school of optometry for at least one academic year during the preceding two-year period;

(4) Completion of a minimum of 50 hours of continuing education during the preceding two-year period; or

(5) Passing the NBEO examination during the preceding two-year period.

(2) Licensure by verification. A person who is licensed in another jurisdiction but who is unable to satisfy the requirements for licensure by endorsement may apply for licensure by verification, if eligible, in accordance with rule 645-19.1 (272C).

Iowa Admin. Code rr. 645-180.3

ARC 0899C, IAB 8/7/2013, effective 9/11/2013

Amended by IAB July 14, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 1, effective 8/18/2021

Amended by IAB June 29, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 26, effective 8/3/2022

Amended by IAB April 19, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 21, effective 5/24/2023

Adopted by IAB May 15, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 24, effective 6/19/2024