# 26 V.S.A. § 2672: Qualifications

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2672

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 V.S.A. § 2672
- **Heading:** Qualifications
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 26 / Chapter 47 / Section 2672

## Text

A person shall not be licensed under this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, unless he or she has obtained a high school education or its equivalent and:

(1) Education. Has completed:

(A) at least a two-year course of study in a school of ophthalmic dispensing approved by the Director or a school that is a candidate for accreditation by an accreditation agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Director;

(B) at least two years of practical training and experience, approved by the Director, under the supervision of a licensed optician, ophthalmologist, or optometrist; or

(C) the National Academy of Opticianry Ophthalmic Career Progression Program, including at least one year of practical training and experience, approved by the Director, under the supervision of a licensed optician, ophthalmologist, or optometrist; and

(2) Examination. Has passed an examination recognized by the Director that shall include assessment of competency in ophthalmic materials; laboratory, practical, and physiological optics; prescription interpretation; dispensing preparation; adjustment of lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, prisms, tinted lenses, and appurtenances; the use of lensometers or equivalent instruments; adjusting instruments; and pupillary and facial measurements.

## Nearby sections

- [26 V.S.A. § 2651 § 2651. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2651.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2652 § 2652. Prohibitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2652.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2653 § 2653. Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2653.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2654 § 2654. Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2654.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2661 § 2661. Powers and duties of the Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2661.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2662 § 2662. Advisor appointees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2662.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2671 § 2671. Applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2671.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2672 § 2672. Qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2672.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2674 § 2674. Optician trainee; registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2674.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2675 § 2675. Examinations not required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2675.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2676 § 2676. License; renewal; reinstatement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2676.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 2677 § 2677. Revocation; suspension and refusing of renewal of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C47_S2677.md)

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