Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 430 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Chapter 430-10 - CERTIFICATION FOR USE OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
Rule 430-10-.01 - Certification Requirements
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 430-10-.01
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
A doctor of optometry may be certified by the Board to use pharmaceutical agents for treatment purposes only if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The doctor of optometry is already certified to use pharmaceutical agents for diagnostic purposes;
(b) The doctor of optometry has passed or passes an examination approved by the Board which tests knowledge of pharmacology for treatment and management of ocular diseases; and
(c) Written proof that the doctor of optometry has passed an approved therapeutic examination is received by the Board from the examination provider.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-30-1(2)(A), 43-30-5.
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