waiver or variance filed by Tasnim Noor. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(1)(d)2. and 3., F.A.C., which states in part that the licensure examination authorized in section 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of four parts ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Optometry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B13-4.001Examination Requirements

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 22, 2020, the Board of Optometry, received a petition for waiver or variance filed by Tasnim Noor. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of subparagraphs 64B13-4.001(1)(d)2. and 3., F.A.C., which states in part that the licensure examination authorized in subsection 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of four parts with one being the Florida Practical Examination. The Florida Practical Examination shall consist of three (3) tested skills and the Board requires passage of all three (3) skills on the same test attempt. The three (3) skills are Biomicroscopy, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Dilated Biomicroscopy and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation and are weighted equally. The passing score for each skill shall be seventy-five percent (75%) or better, and a passing score on each of the three (3) skills must be obtained on the same test attempt.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Optometry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Optometry within 14 days of publication of this notice.