AZ OPTOMETRY LAW UPDATED EXAM SCRIPT
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ Registering with the board & current information
Answer: Each licensee must provide in writing the addresses of all
permanent and extended temporary locations in which the licensee
practices and the licensee's office telephone numbers, mailing
address, and residence address. Any notice required to be given by
the board to a licensee shall be sent by mail to the licensee's most
current mailing address shown on records of the board. The board
may attempt to give or serve notice at any other address or location
on file with the board if service to the mailing address is
unsuccessful. Service of a required notice is complete on the date of
mailing to the licensee's mailing address.
-Each licensee shall give written notice to the board within 10 DAYS
following each change in the licensee's residence address, mailing
address, office location, or office telephone number.
◉ How many days do you have to notify board of change in
address/phone/office?
Answer: 10 DAYS
◉ If a complaint is made, how long does the licensee have to
respond?
,Answer: the licensee needs to provide a written response to a
complaint within 20 DAYS after the licensee receives the notification
of complaint
◉ If a licensee is involved in a hearing, the board will:
Answer: issue a written decision within 20 DAYS after the hearing is
concluded
◉ What materials/docs/etc are public records during a hearing?
Answer: the complaint, the response and any rebuttal statements
submitted by the licensee, written or recorded board discussions of
the complaint, written reports of an investigation of the complaint,
disposition of the complaint, including any written comments of the
board
◉ A licensee who is the subject of disciplinary action may request an
informal settlement conference:
Answer: in writing
-the board has 15 days to respond
--the licensee also waives the right to object to the participation of
the board representative in the final administrative decision
,◉ Before changing the location of patient records:
Answer: a licensee must file a signed statement with the board that
discloses the new address where the licensee will maintain the
records
(and allow board to inspect records during normal business hours)
◉ When can the board examine and/or copy evidence?
Answer: When investigating evidence that relates to the
competence, unprofessional conduct or the mental or physical
ability of a licensee to safely practice the profession of optometry
◉ Can the board order a licensee to undergo medical, physical, or
mental examination?
Answer: YES. So if the board believes based on its own info or a
complaint, they can order the licensee to undergo an exam, at the
licensee's own expense to determine if the licensee is suffering from
a medical, physical, or mental condition that might impede the
licensee's ability to practice competently
◉ Can your license be reinstated?
Answer: on written application and for good cause shown, the board
may issue a new license to a doctor of optometry whose license has
been revoked, reissue a license, or modify the suspension of any
license to practice optometry that has been suspended
, -in addition, person reapplying must also comply with all initial
licensing requirements
--may not reissue license that bas been revoked until 2 YEARS after
effective date of revocation (unless conviction is reversed by board)
---good cause shown = person must demonstrate through
substantial evidence presented to board that they are completely
rehabilitated with respect to the conduct that was the basis of
revocation or suspension of the license
◉ What can you do if you disagree with the boards final decision?
Answer: you are entitled to a judicial review in superior court in
maricopa county
◉ Schedule III drug examples
Answer: Tylenol with codeine(T3), tramadol
◉ Schedule III rescheduled as II in Jan 2014
Answer: Hydrocodone combination products (Vicodin, norco)
◉ Oral steroids dose packs
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ Registering with the board & current information
Answer: Each licensee must provide in writing the addresses of all
permanent and extended temporary locations in which the licensee
practices and the licensee's office telephone numbers, mailing
address, and residence address. Any notice required to be given by
the board to a licensee shall be sent by mail to the licensee's most
current mailing address shown on records of the board. The board
may attempt to give or serve notice at any other address or location
on file with the board if service to the mailing address is
unsuccessful. Service of a required notice is complete on the date of
mailing to the licensee's mailing address.
-Each licensee shall give written notice to the board within 10 DAYS
following each change in the licensee's residence address, mailing
address, office location, or office telephone number.
◉ How many days do you have to notify board of change in
address/phone/office?
Answer: 10 DAYS
◉ If a complaint is made, how long does the licensee have to
respond?
,Answer: the licensee needs to provide a written response to a
complaint within 20 DAYS after the licensee receives the notification
of complaint
◉ If a licensee is involved in a hearing, the board will:
Answer: issue a written decision within 20 DAYS after the hearing is
concluded
◉ What materials/docs/etc are public records during a hearing?
Answer: the complaint, the response and any rebuttal statements
submitted by the licensee, written or recorded board discussions of
the complaint, written reports of an investigation of the complaint,
disposition of the complaint, including any written comments of the
board
◉ A licensee who is the subject of disciplinary action may request an
informal settlement conference:
Answer: in writing
-the board has 15 days to respond
--the licensee also waives the right to object to the participation of
the board representative in the final administrative decision
,◉ Before changing the location of patient records:
Answer: a licensee must file a signed statement with the board that
discloses the new address where the licensee will maintain the
records
(and allow board to inspect records during normal business hours)
◉ When can the board examine and/or copy evidence?
Answer: When investigating evidence that relates to the
competence, unprofessional conduct or the mental or physical
ability of a licensee to safely practice the profession of optometry
◉ Can the board order a licensee to undergo medical, physical, or
mental examination?
Answer: YES. So if the board believes based on its own info or a
complaint, they can order the licensee to undergo an exam, at the
licensee's own expense to determine if the licensee is suffering from
a medical, physical, or mental condition that might impede the
licensee's ability to practice competently
◉ Can your license be reinstated?
Answer: on written application and for good cause shown, the board
may issue a new license to a doctor of optometry whose license has
been revoked, reissue a license, or modify the suspension of any
license to practice optometry that has been suspended
, -in addition, person reapplying must also comply with all initial
licensing requirements
--may not reissue license that bas been revoked until 2 YEARS after
effective date of revocation (unless conviction is reversed by board)
---good cause shown = person must demonstrate through
substantial evidence presented to board that they are completely
rehabilitated with respect to the conduct that was the basis of
revocation or suspension of the license
◉ What can you do if you disagree with the boards final decision?
Answer: you are entitled to a judicial review in superior court in
maricopa county
◉ Schedule III drug examples
Answer: Tylenol with codeine(T3), tramadol
◉ Schedule III rescheduled as II in Jan 2014
Answer: Hydrocodone combination products (Vicodin, norco)
◉ Oral steroids dose packs
