636.393 - Chapter does not apply to certain students, clinicians or instructors.

636.393  Chapter does not apply to certain students, clinicians or instructors.

      1.  Except as provided in subsection 2, a person is exempt from the provisions of this chapter regulating the practice of optometry if the person is engaged in a clinical program of a school or college of optometry accredited by the Board and if the person is:

      (a) A student who is enrolled in a clinical program of an undergraduate or graduate course of study in optometry at such a school or college; or

      (b) Licensed to practice optometry in another state and is employed as a clinician or instructor at such a school or college.

      2.  A person who is employed as a clinician or instructor and who engages in the practice of optometry in this State is required to be licensed by the Board.

      (Added to NRS by 1977, 612)