Expanded scope of practice--Prerequisites

Before an optometrist may perform any one or more of the procedures set forth in subdivision 36-7-1 (9), the optometrist must provide to the board, at the time and in the manner directed by the board, verifiable evidence that: (1) The optometrist: (a) Received a passing score on the laser examination and on the surgical procedures examination, offered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry; or (b) Graduated, prior to July 1, 2024, from an optometric school or college approved by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education or from an optometric school or college approved by the board; (2) The optometrist satisfactorily completed a course that: (a) Is at least thirty-two hours in duration; (b) Is approved by the board; (c) Includes content related to each procedure set forth in subdivision 36-7-1 (9); and (d) Is proctored by an ophthalmologist or is proctored by an optometrist who is authorized to perform all of the procedures set forth in subdivision 36-7-1 (9) by the optometric licensing board of a state in which a qualified optometrist may perform all of the procedures; and (3) The optometrist has demonstrated competency in accordance with the performance criteria set forth in §