OH Optometry Jurisprudence flashcards
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- ACOE accreditation requirement
- Ohio optometry applicants must graduate from an optometry school accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education before taking the licensing examinations.
- NBEO Parts I-III
- Ohio requires passage of all three National Board of Examiners in Optometry examinations-basic science, clinical science, and clinical skills-as part of initial licensure.
- Ohio jurisprudence examination
- A separate Ohio law exam tests applicants on Chapter 4725 of the Revised Code and the Board of Optometry's administrative rules; passage is required for licensure.
- Annual license renewal
- Ohio optometry licenses expire on December 31 each year and are renewed by submitting the required fee and continuing education evidence to the State Board of Optometry.
- Lapsed license reinstatement
- A licensee who practices after expiration is unlicensed; reinstatement requires application, late fees, proof of continuing education, and Board approval, and may require additional examination.
- Practice of optometry
- Ohio defines it as examining, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the visual system, eye, and adnexa, including prescribing optical devices and, with certification, therapeutic drugs.
- TPA certification
- Therapeutic pharmaceutical agent certification authorizes an Ohio optometrist to prescribe and administer topical and oral medications after completing Board-required pharmacology education and examination.
- Glaucoma treatment authority
- Ohio optometrists with appropriate certification may diagnose and treat glaucoma, including prescribing medications, but must refer cases beyond their scope or competence.
- Superficial foreign body removal
- Ohio optometrists may remove foreign bodies located on the surface of the eye or adnexa; deeply embedded or intraocular foreign bodies require referral to an ophthalmologist.
- Scope limitation surgery
- Ohio optometrists do not perform intraocular surgery; surgical procedures and laser treatments are permitted only as expressly authorized by statute and Board rule.
- Contact lens prescription release
- After completing a contact lens fitting, an Ohio prescriber must provide the patient a copy of the prescription and may not require the patient to buy lenses from that office.
- Contact lens prescription content
- A valid contact lens prescription identifies the patient, prescriber, examination date, lens type and brand, base curve, diameter, power, and expiration date.
- Contact lens prescription validity
- Ohio contact lens prescriptions are generally valid for one year from the examination date unless the prescriber documents a medically necessary shorter period.
- Unlicensed contact lens dispensing
- Selling or delivering contact lenses without a valid prescription violates Ohio law and Board rules and can result in discipline, civil penalties, and injunctive action.
- Optical device dispensing
- Optometrists and licensed dispensing opticians may dispense spectacles, contact lenses, and other optical devices; prescriptions must be filled accurately and records kept.
- Informed consent requirement
- Before treatment, an Ohio optometrist must explain the diagnosis, proposed care, material risks, benefits, and alternatives, and document the patient's consent in the record.
- Patient record retention
- Ohio Board rules require optometry patient records to be kept for at least seven years after the last professional service, and longer for minors.
- Patient record contents
- Records must include history, examination findings, diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, informed consent, and communications; entries must be dated, legible, and attributable to the licensee.
- Patient access to records
- Ohio patients are entitled to copies of their optometry records; the licensee may charge a permitted copying fee and must respond within the time required by law.
- Confidentiality exception
- Patient information may be released without authorization only when required by law, such as mandatory reporting, court order, or to prevent serious imminent harm.
- Deceptive advertising prohibition
- Ohio optometrists may not publish false, fraudulent, or misleading advertising; claims about services, prices, or credentials must be accurate and substantiated.
- Fee splitting prohibition
- An Ohio optometrist may not pay or receive compensation for referring a patient; the ban targets unearned referral fees, not lawful employment or space rental.
- Patient solicitation restriction
- Ohio prohibits soliciting patients in person or by phone from accidents or disasters, and prohibits using coercion or undue influence in advertising.
- Doctor title use
- An Ohio optometrist may use 'Doctor of Optometry' or 'O.D.' but may not use a title or abbreviation implying a medical degree or unlicensed specialty.
- Board disciplinary powers
- The Ohio State Board of Optometry may refuse, revoke, suspend, limit, or condition a license, issue reprimands, impose probation, and levy civil penalties.
- Summary suspension standard
- The Board may suspend a license without a prior hearing when clear and convincing evidence shows immediate danger to the public; a hearing must follow promptly.
- Unlicensed practice penalty
- Practicing optometry without a license is a criminal offense in Ohio and also grounds for the Board to seek an injunction against the unlicensed person.
- Mandatory reporting of discipline
- Ohio licensees must report certain disciplinary actions and convictions to the Board within the time set by rule; failure to report is itself a violation.
- Board complaint process
- Any person may file a complaint with the Ohio State Board of Optometry; the Board reviews, investigates, and may dismiss or prosecute the matter.
- Administrative hearing rights
- A licensee facing discipline is entitled to notice of charges, a hearing under Ohio Chapter 119, representation by counsel, and the opportunity to present evidence.
- Appeal of Board order
- A final Board order may be appealed to an Ohio court of common pleas under Chapter 119; the court reviews the record for errors of law and unsupported findings.
- Board rulemaking procedure
- The Board adopts rules under Chapter 119, requiring public notice, a hearing, and review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review before the rules take effect.