Vermont is one of only twenty-three states that require optician licensing by law. Rules and regulations regarding optician training requirements, licensing, and certification are set by the Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation. The following information will be relevant to you if you are wanting to be licensed as an optician in the state of Vermont.
Vermont State Opticianry Law:
No one is allowed to practice as an optician in Vermont unless he or she is currently licensed.
General Eligibility Requirements:
- At least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
Technical Skills and Training Requirements:
- Must complete one of the following…
- At least a two-year college level program in ophthalmic dispensing at a school of ophthalmic dispensing
- At least three years of practical experience as a registered optician trainee
- Successfully complete the National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) sponsored by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO)
Licensure by Reciprocity:
An applicant who holds a valid current license in good standing in another United States or Canadian jurisdiction where the current requirements for regulating or licensing opticians are substantially equal to Vermont’s current requirements may be issued a license.
Fees and Forms:
- Application for Licensure, $100
- Optician Renewal Application, $200
- Optician Trainee Application, $50
- Optician Trainee Renewal, $100
- Application for Licensure
- Optician Renewal Application
- Optician Trainee Application
- Optician Trainee Renewal
State Contact Information:
Phone: (802) 828-1501
Fax: (802) 828-2465
E-mail: danielle.rubalcaba@sec.state.vt.us
Office of Professional Regulation
National Life Building, North, FL 2
Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3402
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