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[319671]

Is it possible to go there and take boards for another state/practice in the east coast?

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[ATXDesi]

Is it possible to go there and take boards for another state/practice in the east coast?

yes you can go practice ANYWHERE as long as you pass the respective state's board exam.

 

[cjensen20]

Is it possible to go there and take boards for another state/practice in the east coast?

Boards are one thing, licensure is another
and then being 'board certified' is different all together

typically when you say boards, it is referring to the NBEO tests. These are on a national standard level, and in all cases that I am aware of...to practice in a given state as an optometrist, a prerequisite to obtaining a license is passing of all or part of the NBEO tests.

Licensure is determined on the state level. After you have qualified through passing of all or part (depending on individual state law), you may sit for licensure. Each state is different. Some require all parts of the NBEO to be passed, others require everything on the NBEO plus additional testing. Some require simply taking a test on state law of the practice of optometry..etc

Board Certification is a voluntary process that establishes standards that demonstrate that the doctor of optometry has exceeded the basic requirement(s). It provides assurance that a doctor of optometry maintains the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience needed to deliver quality patient care in optometry.

The American Board of Optometry’s process of board certification and maintenance of certification demonstrates to patients that the optometrist is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through a rigorous, voluntary commitment to lifelong learning.

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Board Certified Optometrists will be able to demonstrate their competence beyond entry level. (as found on https://www.americanboardofoptometry.org/default.aspx)



so to restate your question...

Is it possible to go there and take boards for another state/practice in the east coast?

you take boards (NBEO) and upon passing can apply for individual state license or your choice


then you can pursue board certification after the fact

 

[swtster]

Boards are one thing, licensure is another
and then being 'board certified' is different all together

typically when you say boards, it is referring to the NBEO tests. These are on a national standard level, and in all cases that I am aware of...to practice in a given state as an optometrist, a prerequisite to obtaining a license is passing of all or part of the NBEO tests.

Licensure is determined on the state level. After you have qualified through passing of all or part (depending on individual state law), you may sit for licensure. Each state is different. Some require all parts of the NBEO to be passed, others require everything on the NBEO plus additional testing. Some require simply taking a test on state law of the practice of optometry..etc

Board Certification is a voluntary process that establishes standards that demonstrate that the doctor of optometry has exceeded the basic requirement(s). It provides assurance that a doctor of optometry maintains the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience needed to deliver quality patient care in optometry.

The American Board of Optometry’s process of board certification and maintenance of certification demonstrates to patients that the optometrist is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through a rigorous, voluntary commitment to lifelong learning.

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Board Certified Optometrists will be able to demonstrate their competence beyond entry level. (as found on https://www.americanboardofoptometry.org/default.aspx)



so to restate your question...


you take boards (NBEO) and upon passing can apply for individual state license or your choice


then you can pursue board certification after the fact

^ Thanks for clarifying. It was quite informative.