Action:
Reduce length of optician apprenticeship
Action 5107
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Board proposes to reduce the current optician apprenticeship from a three-year (6000-hour) program to a two-year (4000-hour) program. The recommendation reflects current training and job requirements, industry practices, and minimum competencies to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [005619] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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8362
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Fast-Track
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2019. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Kelley Smith
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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hasopt@dpor.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-8590
FAX: (866)245-9693
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
