Kan. Admin. Regs. § 65-5-2

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 65-5-2 - Application for licensure by examination

(a) An application for licensure by examination shall be forwarded to the secretary-treasurer at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination. The applicant shall submit with the application:

(1) the applicant's academic transcript, proof of receipt of degree, and proof of completion of an optometric program;

(2) the appropriate, non-refundable fee; and

(3) three written references.

(A) two reference shall be from optometrists familiar with the applicant's work.

(B) if the applicant is a student or a recent graduate, one reference shall be from the academic supervisor. For all other applicants, one reference shall be from the current or most recent work supervisor.

(C) references from individuals other than optometrists may be accepted under extenuating circumstances and shall address the applicant's moral character.

(b) Any application found to be insufficient for lack of qualifications may be held by the board for a period up to one year. If the applicant has not supplemented the application to make it sufficient by the end of that year, the application shall expire. Upon expiration, an application may be renewed through submission of a new application, fee and all supporting documents.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 65-5-2

Authorized by K.S.A. 74-1504(a)(6); implementing K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 65-1505; effective May 18, 1992.