Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.328

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 338.328 - Relicensure

Rule 28.

(1) An applicant whose license has lapsed may be relicensed under section 16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, as applicable, if the applicant meets the requirements of the code and the administrative rules promulgated under the code and satisfies the following requirements as noted by ([TICK]):

(a) For an applicant who has let his or her Michigan license lapse and is not currently licensed in another state or in Canada:

Lapsed 3 years or less.

Lapsed more than 3 years, but less than 6 years.

Lapsed 6 years or more.

(i)

Submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the required fee.

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(ii)

Establish that the applicant is of good moral character as defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

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(iii)

Submit fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

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(iv)

Submit proof of having completed 40 hours of continuing education as required under R 338.331, that was earned within the 2-year period immediately preceding the date of relicensure, subject to both of the following:

(A) At least 2 of the 40 hours of continuing education must be in pain and symptom management, as provided under R 338.331(3).

(B) If certified to administer therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, at least 20 of the 40 hours of continuing education must be in pharmacological management of ocular conditions, as provided under R 338.331(2), and the applicant shall hold a current CPR certificate.

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(v)

Achieve a minimum scaled score of 75 on the optometry jurisprudence examination developed and administered by the department, or an entity approved by the department.

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(vi)

Achieve a passing score on parts I, II, and III of the NBEO examination, including a passing score on the CPDO examination given by NBEO or its successor organization.

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(vii)

An applicant who is or has ever been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, shall do both of the following:

(A) Disclose each license, registration, or certification on the application form.

(B) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

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(b) For an applicant who has let his or her Michigan license lapse and is currently licensed in another state or in Canada:

Lapsed 3 years or less.

Lapsed more than 3 years, but less than 6 years.

Lapsed 6 years or more.

(i)

Submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the required fee.

[TICK]

[TICK]

[TICK]

(ii)

Establish that the applicant is of good moral character as defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

[TICK]

[TICK]

[TICK]

(iii)

Submit fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

[TICK]

[TICK]

(iv)

Submit proof of having completed 40 hours of continuing education as required under R 338.331, that was earned within the 2-year period immediately preceding the date of relicensure, subject to both of the following:

(A) At least 2 of the 40 hours of continuing education must be in pain and symptom management, as provided under R 338.331(3).

(B) If certified to administer therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, at least 20 of the 40 hours of continuing education must be in pharmacological management of ocular conditions, as provided under R 338.331(2), and the applicant shall hold a current CPR certificate.

[TICK]

[TICK]

[TICK]

(v)

Achieve a minimum scaled score of 75 on the optometry jurisprudence examination developed and administered by the department, or an entity approved by the department.

[TICK]

[TICK]

(vi)

An applicant who is or has ever been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, shall do both of the following:

(A) Disclose each license, registration, or certification on the application form.

(B) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

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(2) If relicensure is granted and it is determined that a sanction has been imposed by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.328

2023 MR 10, Eff. 5/19/2023