Free Flashcard From Survey of Optometry
Question:
Licensure Timeline
Answer:
- 1901: Minnesota optometrists secure the passage of the 1st state law regulating the practice of optometry- 1919: Ohio (#34) enacts its optometric practice law- 1924: D.C. becomes last jurisdiction to enact optometry law- 1995: All states accept NBEO test results- 2003: Licensure by endorsement- 2006: NBEO proposes new testing format which better integrates basic and clinical sciences- 2009: AOA H.O.D. passes Board Certification process