NV Dispensing Opticians Laws and Rules.

Qualifications for examination and licensing as dispensing optician; regulations governing licensing of apprentice dispensing optician. - 1. To qualify for examination and licensing as a dispensing optician, an applicant must furnish proof that the applicant: (a) Is at least 18 years of age. (b) Is of good moral character. (c) Is a citizen of the United States, or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States. (d) Is a graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent. (e) Has passed the examination of the American Board of Opticianry. (f) Has done either of the following: (1) Served as an apprentice dispensing optician for not less than 3 years in an optical establishment where prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses from given formulae are fitted and filled under the direct supervision of a licensed dispensing optician, licensed ophthalmologist or licensed optometrist for the purpose of acquiring experience in ophthalmic dispensing and has passed an educational program on the theory of ophthalmic dispensing approved by the Board; or (2) 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 and has had 1 year of ophthalmic experience as an apprentice dispensing optician under the direct supervision of a licensed dispensing optician, licensed ophthalmologist or licensed optometrist.