If you have an Associate’s degree in opticianry, you must request that an official transcript be sent from the accredited institution where you received your degree directly to the Board office or it will not be considered official. The transcript must show that the degree was awarded.

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Upon the completion of the three-year Florida apprenticeship program you will need to provide your apprentice (DA) number or a copy of your apprenticeship completion letter along with your completed application. 3-5 year program

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Licensed/Practiced in another Licensed State for three (3) of the last five (5) years.  The License/Certificate/Registration Verification form must be completed by the state(s) in which you hold or have ever held a license, certificate, or registration.

This form must be completed and sent directly to the Board of Opticianry office from the agency which issued the license, certificate, or registration, or it will not be considered official.

Actively Practiced in a unlicensed State for at least five (5) of the last seven (7) years - If you practiced in a state that does not require a license you will need to provide tax records, business records, affidavits, or other satisfactory documentation showing proof of practice of Opticianry.

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