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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 056 - Optometry, Board of Examiners inSubagency 0001 - Optometry, Board of Examiners in
Chapter 5 - STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Section 5-5 - Use of Optometry Assistants

056-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-5

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Section 5-5 - Use of Optometry Assistants

A licensee may employ an optometry assistant(s). All optometry assistants shall practice under the licensee's general supervision.

(a) General supervision means the procedures are performed under a licensee's overall direction and control. The licensee's physical presence is not required during the performance of the procedures. The training of assistants who actually perform the diagnostic procedure and maintain necessary equipment and supplies is the continuing responsibility of the licensee.

  • (i) Assistants shall not write orders.
  • (ii) The testing of patients can only be performed upon the verbal or written direction of the licensee.
  • (iii) The physical presence of the licensee is not required if the assistant can easily contact the licensee. Treatment plans, however, can only be directed once the licensee physically reviews test results.

(b) An assistant cannot, in any manner, practice optometry.

(c) The Board does not recognize nor bestow any level of competency upon an assistant to carry out a specific task. Such recognition of skill is the responsibility of the licensee.

056-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-5

Adopted, Eff. 4/9/2018.