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3. Scope of Practice for Educator in Optometry

The scope of practice for an educator in optometry refers to the scope of practice for optometry, practised within an educational institution.

Prescribed Qualifications for Registration in the Scope of Practice for Educator in Optometry

(a) The applicant holds a qualification referred to in the scope of practice for optometry; or

(b) the applicant holds a qualification referred to in the scope of practice for optometry (TPA endorsement); or

(c) the applicant holds BAppSc (Optometry) or BSc (Optometry) from the University of Melbourne; or

(d) the applicant holds a listed (non bridging) qualification from one of the schools of optometry in the United Kingdom listed below:

• BSc/BSc Hons in Optometry; or BSc/BSc Hons in Ophthalmic Optics, University of Aston; or
• BSc/BSc Hons in Optometry (Ophthalmic Optics); or BSc/BSc Hons in Ophthalmic Optics, University of Bradford; or
• BSc/BSc Hons in Optometry, Cardiff University; or BSc/BSc Hons in Optometry; or
• BSc/BSc Hons in Ophthalmic Optics, University of Wales College of Cardiff; or
• BSc/BSc Hons in Optometry, or BSc/BSc Hons in Ophthalmic Optics, The City University London; or
• BSc/BSc Hons in Optometry, or BSc/BSc Hons in Ophthalmic Optics, Glasgow Caledonian University; or
• BSc/BSc Hons in Optometry, or BSc/BSc Hons in Ophthalmic Optics, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology; or
• BOptom, Anglia Polytechnic University; or
• BSc/BSc Hons in Optometry, University of Ulster; or
• BSc/BSc Hons in Ophthalmic Optics, University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology; and

(e) the applicant has passed the Pre-registration year and Professional Qualifying Examination conducted by the College of Optometry or its equivalent within a four-year degree; or

(f) the applicant holds a Doctor of Optometry qualification from one of the schools of optometry in the United States of America and Canada listed below:

• Illinois College of Optometry
• Indiana University
• Inter American University of Puerto Rico
• Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
• New England College of Optometry
• Northeastern State University
• Nova Southeastern University
• The Ohio State University
• Pacific University
• Pennsylvania College of Optometry
• Southern California College of Optometry
• Southern College of Optometry
• State University of New York
• University of Alabama at Birmingham
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of Missouri, St. Louis
• University of Houston
• University of Waterloo; or

(g) the applicant holds a Doctorat en Optométrie qualification from the University of Montreal; or

(h) the applicant holds a BSc Hons (Optometry) from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

4. Scope of Practice for Educator in Optometry (TPA Endorsement)

The scope of practice for an educator in optometry (TPA endorsement) refers to the scope of practice for optometry with TPA endorsement, practised within an educational institution.

Prescribed Qualifications for Registration in the Scope of Practice for Educator in Optometry (TPA Endorsement)

The applicant holds a qualification for the scope of practice for an educator in optometry, and holds evidence of a TPA endorsement.

5. Scope of Practice for Optical Dispensing

Optical dispensing describes the practice of the interpreting and dispensing of optical prescriptions by a person with a recognised qualification. This includes the giving of advice and instruction in the dispensing of spectacle lenses, spectacle frames (including their fitting), contact lenses, and any other optical device intended for correction of a defect of sight.

Prescribed Qualifications for Registration in the Scope of Practice for Optical Dispensing

(a) The applicant holds the qualification Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing, awarded by the New South Wales Technical and Further Education Commission, or proof of eligibility to graduate from this course, and has submitted a completed and signed record of training book showing evidence of the completion of a minimum of 800 hours of practical experience as specified in the record of training book, within two years of qualification or a period otherwise approved by the board; or