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[RNPSRJ]

Does anyone know when the test dates for the practical exam is? For Florida and Georgia. Isnt it every June and November? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! :D

[GOS_Queen]

Does anyone know when the test dates for the practical exam is? For Florida and Georgia. Isnt it every June and November? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! :D

I found this info on the www.pof.org board

The Opticianry exam is given twice a year - usually in April and October. If you would like more information, please visit Testing Services' website which contains a complete schedule of examinations and their location by date.

Postmark Deadline

Completion Deadline

Exam Date

July 21, 2006 August 18, 2006 October 2006 January 19, 2007 February 16, 2007 April 2007

Dates may be subject to change.

NOTE: Prior to applying to take the Florida Opticianry Licensure Examination you must successfully pass the National Opticianry Competency Examination and the Contact Lens Registry Examination through the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners, 10341 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 691-8356 or (800) 296-1379.

The examination consists of three parts:

1) National Opticianry Competency Examination by the American Board of Opticianry.

2) Contact Lens Registry Examination by the National Contact Lens Examiners.

Proof of successful completion of above two parts are required prior to taking the Florida practical examination.



3) The practical examination

and now for Georgia: (per a link on the Georgia board)

Dispensing Opticians (Practical)

Date Deadline Location

8/15/2006, 8:00:00 AM 6/30/2006

Georgia Professional Licensing Boards
237 Coliseum Drive
Testing Center, Building B
Macon, GA 31217-3858

8/16/2006, 8:00:00 Am 6/30/2006

Georgia Professional Licensing Boards
237 Coliseum Drive
Testing Center, Building B
Macon, GA 31217-3858




For more information on this exam please call (478) 207-2440

[stephanie]

I have asked this before but I am thinking of moving to FL, is there any recipricity for TN licensure. I already have my ABOC and NCLC...what else must I do??? how much??? Any info would be greatly appreciated.



Thank you in advance,

Steph

[wmcdonald]

The exam in Tennessee has been so basic, up and until this year when Dr. Ferguson took over the test that it is, unfortunately, not comparable with other state exams. Florida is far more comprehensive.

[stephanie]

I understand that, but what I want to know is what is involved and do they recognize recipricity? I have been in the business for 12 years I still may be able to study and pass a test. If not, what do I have to do to get it?


Thanks for your response,


Steph

[hcjilson]

Reciprocity, by definition, works both ways. Unfortunately most states avoid reciprocal agreements because when they are in place a certain amount of control is lost by the governing agency. This is the "official" reasoning, not mine. If you have demonstrated sufficient entry level skills in one state, you should find no difficulty in doing it in another. If you have passed the ABO and are still certified, you need not take that exam again. Many states are moving to NCLE certification as well so it would be a good idea to pick this up as well, even if you do not plan to get into contact lenses.That leaves the state practical examination which, if you have been in practice for some time, should not be difficult to pass. After all, its an entry level test. Many states will credential an individual if the licensing standards in the candidate's home state are essentially the same. Florida is NOT one of those states. The casual observer might think that licensing regulations are used to restrain trade, and that may have been somewhat true years ago, but it is not the case today.States have to be real carefull in that area. If you decide to get credentialed in Florida prepare to "shed some green". I heard its $800 to take the practical.

[GOS_Queen]

area. If you decide to get credentialed in Florida prepare to "shed some green". I heard its $800 to take the practical.

{{gulp}}

[hcjilson]

That was due to a fee revision a couple of years ago, I don't know if it held up or not.I'll run a search and see what I can find if someone can't corabortate it.

[hcjilson]

Go here:

http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...tical+exam+fee

This came from the horses mouth as it were!