Rule 430-10-.01. Certification Requirements

A doctor of optometry may be certified by the Board to use pharmaceutical agents for treatment purposes only if all of the following conditions are met:

1. (a) The doctor of optometry is already certified to use pharmaceutical agents for diagnostic purposes;
2. (b) The doctor of optometry has passed or passes an examination approved by the Board which tests knowledge of pharmacology for treatment and management of ocular diseases; and
3. (c) Written proof that the doctor of optometry has passed an approved therapeutic examination is received by the Board from the examination provider.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-30-1(2)(A), 43-30-5.

History. Original Rule entitled "Examination Requirements" was filed on June 13, 1984; effective July 3, 1984.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of same title adopted. Filed June 24, 1985; effective July 14, 1985.

Amended: Rule renumbered as 430-11-.01 and new Rule entitled "Certification Requirements" adopted. Filed September 23, 1988; effective October 13, 1988.