NAC637.150. Application for examination; training and experience required for certain applicants; reexamination; fees.

     1. An application for an examination required to obtain a license as a dispensing optician pursuant to NRS 637.120 must be made to the Board at least 60 days before the date of the examination. The application must be made on forms provided by the Board.

     2. The applicant must provide with the application:

     (a) Proof that he or she has met the requirements set forth in NRS 637.100.

     (b) Three letters concerning his or her character from references, one of which must be from a dispensing optician or a person who has worked in the optical industry with the applicant.

     (c) An affidavit attesting to the truthfulness of all statements made in the application.

     (d) Proof of completion of the hours of training and experience required pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 637.100.

     (e) A statement indicating whether he or she has had a professional license revoked or suspended in this State or any other state or jurisdiction. If so, the applicant must disclose the circumstances of the revocation or suspension and, if requested by the Board, submit to a background check.

     (f) A statement indicating whether he or she has been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony in this State or any other state or jurisdiction. If so, the applicant must disclose the circumstances of the conviction and, if requested by the Board, submit to a background check.

     3. For the purposes of paragraph (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 637.100, the Board will consider an applicant who has received a general equivalency diploma to have graduated from the equivalent of an accredited high school.

     4. An applicant who has successfully completed a course of study in a school which offers a degree of associate in applied science for studies in ophthalmic dispensing approved by the Board must obtain the required 2,000 hours of training and experience.

     5. The submission of false or misleading statements on the application filed with the Board or the failure to provide information required on any form is sufficient cause for the Board to reject the application or revoke the license of a dispensing optician.

     6. A fee of $350 must accompany the application. Upon approval by the Board, an applicant who has failed the examination may be reexamined for a license as a dispensing optician if the applicant submits to the Board a fee of $250 and a written request for reexamination at least 60 days before the next date of examination.

     7. An applicant who has failed the examination may request to retake the examination.

     [Bd. of Dispensing Opt., No. 18, eff. 10-6-78; A 10-16-80]—(NAC A 12-17-87; R042-02, 8-29-2002; R108-04, 12-1-2004; R201-07, 4-17-2008; R073-12, 6-3-2013)