21 NCAC 42B .0113          REEXAMINATION

(a)  A completed application, except for school transcripts, birth certificate, and National Board scores, is required in case of reexamination.  The completed application accompanied by the proper fee must be received in the Board office 60 days prior to the examination date.

(b)  Any applicant who has failed the clinical practicum examination three times after the effective date of this Rule shall be deemed ineligible to apply for reexamination until he successfully completes an additional course of study in clinical optometry encompassing at least one academic year, such course to be approved by the Board.  Such applicant shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Board of the additional study at the time he makes application for reexamination.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-117.5; 90-118;

Eff. April 1, 1993;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 23, 2015.