Kentucky
What are the continuing education requirements for license renewal in Kentucky?
- 6 hours, every year
- Internet CE allowed?
- No
Can users take Optical Training Institute courses for state license renewal in Kentucky?
No, Kentucky opticians (Ophthalmic Dispensers) cannot take online continuing education courses for state license renewal.
What are the requirements to become a licensed optician in Kentucky?
Section 326.040 Issuance of license -- Fee -- Examinations. A license as an ophthalmic dispenser shall be issued by the board to any person who pays a fee of fifty dollars ($50) and submits evidence under oath satisfactory to the board:
(1) That he or she is more than eighteen (18) years of age and of good moral character;
(2) That he or she possesses a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma;
(3) That he or she has at least two (2) years of satisfactory training and experience in ophthalmic dispensing under the supervision of an ophthalmic dispenser, physician, osteopath, or optometrist, or is a graduate of an accepted school of ophthalmic dispensing;
(4) That he or she has passed a satisfactory examination in ophthalmic dispensing approved by the board.
For more information: Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers
What exams are required in Kentucky 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 Kentucky state board?
Department of Professional Licensing
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 782-8810
Email: [email protected]