(a) In order to demonstrate compliance in regard to
therapeutic optometry, successful completion of at least 90 classroom
hours of Board approved postgraduate course-work and clinical training
in general and ocular pharmacology and related pathology conducted
by an accredited institution which has facilities for both didactic
and clinical instruction, or via other educational programs approved
by the Board, is required. Of the required 90 classroom hours, a minimum
of 20 hours must be obtained in applied clinical skills. The applicant
must provide documentation of successful completion of course work
from the institution.
(b) In order to assure that therapeutic optometrists
are current and proficient in up-to-date therapeutic knowledge and
techniques, optometrists having graduated prior to January 1, 1991,
shall obtain a minimum of 90 classroom hours in postgraduate courses
of general and ocular pharmacology and related pathology. Optometrists
graduated after January 1, 1991, shall be considered as having met
the educational requirements.
(c) To be acceptable, courses of classroom hours must
receive prior approval by the Board, upon recommendation of the Continuing
Education Committee.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §280.2 adopted to be effective September 2, 1991, 16 TexReg 4454; amended to be effective August 2, 1998, 23 TexReg 7565; amended to be effective May 22, 2023, 48 TexReg 2574 |