South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 96 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTICIANRY
Article 3 - LICENSING PROVISIONS; EXAMINATIONS; APPRENTICESHIP REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM PROVISIONS; REINSTATEMENT
Section 96-105 - Examinations
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 96-105
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
(A) All applicants for initial licensure must take and pass a Board-approved opticianry competency examination and a Board-approved examination in practical areas of opticianry. The opticianry competency examination may be taken while the applicant is a registered apprentice or is attending a two-year opticianry school. The practical examination may be taken after submission of a completed application for licensure as an optician.
(1) The opticianry competency examination may be taken as many times and as often as necessary until the applicant passes it.
(2) If the practical examination is not passed after two attempts, an applicant must obtain Board approval to re-take the examination for the third and any subsequent attempts. The Board shall require additional training, work or study prior to approving the applicant to re-examine.
(B) All applicants for additional licensure as contact lens dispensing opticians must also take and pass a qualifying contact lens examination. The examination may be taken as many times and as often as necessary until the applicant passes it.
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