Continuing Education Requirement

(1) Beginning June 1, 2006, every licensed dispensing optician shall complete a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education activities prior to the end of each licensure period in courses or programs approved by the Board pursuant to 235 CMR 3.05 as a condition for renewal of his or her license. (2) Of the 12 contact hours of continuing education activities required for license renewal pursuant to 235 CMR 3.03(1), six contact hours shall be in continuing education activities concerning dispensing of eyeglasses or spectacle lenses, and six contact hours shall be in continuing education activities concerning dispensing of contact lenses. Of the six contact hours devoted to continuing education activities concerning dispensing of eyeglasses or spectacle lenses, one contact hour may be in continuing education activities concerning state and federal laws and regulations which govern the practice of opticianry. Of the six contact hours concerning dispensing of contact lenses, one contact hour may be devoted to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. (3) Continuing education activities may be completed through the home use of audio or video cassettes, or through computer-based “on-line” courses or programs, but credit for such contact hours may be obtained only if the licensee demonstrates satisfactory comprehension or understanding of the content of that course or program to the provider or sponsor of that course or program. 235 CMR: BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF DISPENSING OPTICIANS