NAC637.287. Demonstration of orderly progress toward completion of apprenticeship.

     1. At the time an apprentice dispensing optician who desires to obtain a license as a dispensing optician pursuant to NRS 637.120 applies for the renewal of his or her license, the apprentice dispensing optician must demonstrate to the Board that he or she made orderly progress during the current year toward the completion of his or her apprenticeship.

     2. The Board will consider the following as proof of orderly progress:

     (a) For an apprentice dispensing optician who has not yet completed the educational program on the theory of ophthalmic dispensing in which the apprentice dispensing optician is required to be enrolled pursuant to NAC 637.285 and who has been licensed for at least 6 months of the calendar year:

          (1) Successful completion of one or more educational courses as part of an approved program for a degree of associate in applied science for studies in ophthalmic dispensing; or

          (2) Successful completion of one or more college or home-study courses as part of an approved program for a certificate for studies in ophthalmic dispensing or contact lens theory.

     (b) For an apprentice dispensing optician who has completed the educational program on the theory of ophthalmic dispensing in which the apprentice dispensing optician is required to be enrolled pursuant to NAC 637.285:

          (1) Successful completion of 100 hours of practical instruction or training in contact lenses;

          (2) Taking or passing the examination of the American Board of Opticianry;

          (3) Taking or passing the Contact Lens Registry Examination of the National Contact Lens Examiners;

          (4) Taking or passing the Board’s examination for a license as a dispensing optician; or

          (5) Successful completion of at least 14 hours of continuing education in accordance with NAC 637.295 if the apprentice:

               (I) Made orderly progress as described in each of subparagraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, before the current renewal period; and

               (II) Does not have the experience required in NRS 637.100 to qualify for the Board’s examination for a license as a dispensing optician.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Dispensing Opt. by R108-04, eff. 12-1-2004; A by R073-12, 6-3-2013)