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Section 4725.12 | Written application for certificate of licensure.

 

(A) Each person who desires to commence the practice of optometry in the state shall file with the executive director of the state vision professionals board an application for a certificate of licensure. The application shall be accompanied by the fee specified under section 4725.34 of the Revised Code and shall contain all information the board considers necessary to determine whether an applicant is qualified to receive the certificate of licensure. The application shall be made upon the form prescribed by the board and shall be verified by the oath of the applicant.

(B) To receive a certificate of licensure, an applicant must meet all of the following conditions:

(1) Be at least eighteen years of age;

(2) Complete satisfactorily a course of study of at least six college years;

(3) Graduate from a school of optometry approved by the board under section 4725.10 of the Revised Code;

(4) Pass the licensing examination accepted by the board under section 4725.11 of the Revised Code.

Last updated March 9, 2023 at 12:35 PM

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