Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-182.7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 645-182.7 - Education and training

In order to use injections, a licensed optometrist will be able to show proof of completion of the following requirements for board approval:

(1) Be fully licensed and in good standing within the state of Iowa as a licensed optometrist.

(2) Have completed a total of 24 hours of approved educational training pertaining to injections.

a. At least 4 hours of the 24 hours must be clinical training.

b. At least 5 hours of the 24 hours must pertain to the administration and side effects of injection treatment for botulinum toxin and chalazia.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-182.7

Adopted by IAB June 2, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 25, effective 7/7/2021

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