Connecticut
What are the continuing education requirements for license renewal in Connecticut?
7 hours, every year
Are Internet CE allowed?
No
Can users take Optical Training Institute continuing education courses for their Connecticut license renewal?
No, Connecticut opticians cannot take online continuing education courses.
What are the requirements to become a licensed optician in Connecticut?
Optician Licensing Requirements
- Hold an associates degree in ophthalmic dispensing approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Opticians OR have completed at least 4 years and 8,000 hours of apprenticeship training under the supervision of a licensed optician. Apprenticeship training completed in Connecticut will be accepted provided the applicant was duly registered as an optician apprentice by the Department.
- Successful completion of the following examinations:
- The American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners’ (ABO-NCLE) National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) and the National Contact Lens Registry Examination (NCLE)
- A DPH administered practical examination
What exams are required in Connecticut to become a licensed optician?
Passing of the National Opticianry Competency Examination offered by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) is required.
Passing of the Contact Lens Registry Examination offered by the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) is required.
Passing of the state practical examination.
How can you contact the Connecticut state board?
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Optician Licensure
Phone: (860) 509-7603
Fax: (860) 707-1929
Email: [email protected]
410 Capitol Ave., MS#12 APP
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134