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Optometry Boards Flashcards

1
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What is the national board of examiners in optometry?

A

licensing org

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2
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What is part I

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applied basic sciences

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What is part II?

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patient assessment and management

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What is part III?

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clinical skills

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5
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What is TMOD

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treatment and management of ocular disease

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6
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What is ACMO

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advanced competence in medical optometry

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What is CPDO

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continuing professional development in optometry

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What is the licensure exam(NBEO)?

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test of minimal competence

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What are state boards?

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members appointed by the governor and empowered by legislation to serve as a protectorate of the public and act in reaction to a complaint

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10
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Some states administer additional licensing exams– what are two examples?

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MN has state law exam w/ Part 3 NBEO

TN has state law exam faxed

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Who makes up a state board?

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1/2-2/3 practitioners, an attorney, a member of the public

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12
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When was state licensing established?

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1919

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13
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T/F membership in state boards is mandatory

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false- voluntary

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14
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How many regulatory boards are there?

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66 thru US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

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15
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What is COPE?

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accredit optometric continuing education courses to track and audit the CE attendance of licensed optometrist and to assist with license mobility

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16
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How is board certification different than NBEO?

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it attests to advanced knowledge and skill beyond entry level

17
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What is the process of board certification?

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initial certification/”boarding” and maintenance of certificate

18
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What was the rationale for board certification?

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health care in act in 2006 wanted board certification for Medicare, the act did not pass

19
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What is the position for board certification?

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reimbursement for medicare, more rigorous continuing education, make optometry like other health professions

20
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What is the position against board certification?

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other ways to ensure continuing competence, more important issues for optometry like portable licenses, consistent laws, ensured access to services

21
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What did the AOA house of delegates decide on board certification/board of optometry?

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1,126 to 887 in favor of establishing the American Board of Optometry

22
Q

What were the 3 ways to obtain board certification and which one failed?

A

American board of optometry, american board of certification in medical optometry, and additional NBEO test (failed)

Optometric Practice I (11 decks)

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