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Dispensing Opticians

The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the Dispensing Optician program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of dispensing opticians in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws.

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Online Applications for Licensure

Now available for the following:
  • Dispensing Optician by Examination
  • Dispensing Optician by Credentials
  • Dispensing Optician Apprentice

Online applications for Dispensing Optician by Examination and Credentials are currently being edited. Please check back in a few days to apply online or you can apply by paper using the forms below.

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Online applications are filed through your MyAlaska account.
Filing via the MyAlaska account allows for email notifications about your application status.

Please review the instructions for filing an Initial Application online via MY LICENSE.

Paper Applications for Licensure

Renewal Applications

Statutes and Regulations

Alaska Statutes are passed by the Legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the board to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 08.71 and regulations 12 AAC 30 specifically govern dispensing optician practice. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of all proposed regulation changes for your program, please send a request in writing with your name, preferred contact method (mail or email), and the program you want to be updated on to:

Regulations Specialist
Email: RegulationsAndPublicComment@Alaska.Gov
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
PO Box 110806
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806

Education Options for Dispensing Optician Licensure

To qualify for a dispensing optician license under AS 08.71.110(b), the Alaska Dispensing Optician Program accepts associate-level education from a recognized school or college of opticianry in lieu of training otherwise required under an apprentice registration. A recognized school or college of opticianry includes programs accepted by:

Click here for a list of recognized schools.

Information Regarding Examinations and Courses Required to Apply by Examination

Spectacles

  • To qualify for a dispensing optician license to dispense spectacles, you must complete the National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) through the American Board of Opticianry (ABO).
    For more information visit: abo-ncle.org
  • To qualify for a dispensing optician license to dispense spectacles, you must also complete the Ophthalmic Career Progression Program (OCPP) offered by the National Academy of Opticianry. You may also complete the Optician Development Program through the Opitical Training Institute for spectacles. The department has determined this course to be equivalent to the OCPP.
    For more information visit: nao.org and opticaltraining.com

Contact Lenses

  • To qualify for a dispensing optician license to dispense contact lenses, you must complete the Contact Lens Registry Examination (CLRE) through the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE).
    For more information visit: abo-ncle.org
  • To qualify for a dispensing optician license to dispense contact lenses, you must also complete the Contact Lens Manual: Volume 1 Study and Reference Guide provided by the Contact Lens Society of America (CLSA).
    For more information visit: www.clsa.info

Contact Information

Phone: (907) 465-2550
Email: DispensingOpticians@Alaska.Gov
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806