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Links and Resources
Welcome to the Florida Board of Opticianry Online Resources – a tool for accessing applications, forms, statutes, rules and other important information.
PDF Applications & Forms
Apprenticeship Application (pdf)
Optical Establishment Application (pdf)
Application by Examination (pdf)
Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) (pdf)
Apprenticeship Sponsor Form (pdf)
Apprenticeship Sponsor Registration Form (pdf
Address Change Form (pdf)
Name Change Form (pdf)
Board Certification Application (pdf)
Optician Initial Licensure Form (pdf)
Associations & Organizations
The Opticians Association of America (OAA)
703.916.8856
American Board of Opticianry Exam
800.296.1379
National Academy of Opticianry (NAO)
800.229.4828
National Contact Lens Exam
800.296.1379
Professional Opticians of Florida
800.972.2698
Florida Statutes & Administrative Codes
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Florida Statutes
Chapter 484, Part I, Title XXXII: Preparing and Dispensing of Eyeglasses and Other Optical Devices
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act
Chapter 119: Public Records
Chapter 408: Health Care Administration
Chapter 112: Public Officers and Employees: General Provisions
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
Rules: Chapter 64B12: Board of Opticianry
Rules: Chapter 64B29: Optical Establishments
Helpful Links
Information on Nonopioid Alternatives for the Treatment of Pain
Ophthalmic Career Progression Program (OCPP)
AHCA Health Facility Regulation Contacts
Special Note: These links are provided for informational purposes only. Licensees working in AHCA-regulated facilities should always consult first with their employer concerning procedures in a particular setting.
HIPAA Federal agency sources:
HHS.Gov- Health Information Privacy
HIPAA Statute and Rule Information:
HHS.Gov- HIPAA Statute and Rule Information
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