(2) Every person desiring to commence the practice of optometry or employ the use of pharmaceutical agents shall in addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section:
(a) Have satisfactorily completed a course in pharmacology, as it applies to optometry, by an institution accredited by a regional or professional accreditation organization that is approved by the board with particular emphasis on the application of pharmaceutical agents for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment in the human eye, approved by the board; and
(b) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board clinical competency in the prescription of pharmaceutical agents listed on the optometric nontopical formulary. [Amended by 1971 c.102 §3; 1975 c.175 §2; 1985 c.103 §3; 1991 c.967 §2; 1993 c.27 §1; 2001 c.632 §2]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 683 - Optometrists; Opticians
Section 683.010 - Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310.
Section 683.030 - Persons and practices not affected.
Section 683.040 - Qualifications of applicants.
Section 683.060 - Examination of applicants; fee.
Section 683.120 - License renewal; fee; effect of failure to renew license.
Section 683.140 - Grounds for and nature of discipline; civil penalties.
Section 683.165 - Confidential information; liability of person providing information.
Section 683.180 - Prohibited acts and practices.
Section 683.190 - Acceptance of lens for duplication by unlicensed person prohibited; exception.
Section 683.210 - Continuing education requirement; fee; rules.
Section 683.220 - Licensing of applicant holding license in another state.
Section 683.230 - Practice of telemedicine; requirements; rules.
Section 683.250 - Oregon Board of Optometry; qualification and terms of members; quorum.
Section 683.260 - Persons ineligible for membership on board.
Section 683.270 - Powers and duties of board; rules.
Section 683.290 - Disposition of receipts.
Section 683.325 - Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas.