OPHTHALMIC, DISPENSER (Optician) License in New Jersey
Quick Answer
To obtain a OPHTHALMIC, DISPENSER (Optician) in New Jersey, review the requirements from Department of Law and Public Safety~Division of Consumer Affairs~Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians.
- Background Check
- Required
Requirements
OPHTHALMIC, DISPENSER (Optician) license in New Jersey
OPHTHALMIC, DISPENSER (Optician) Salary in New Jersey
Entry Level
$35,820
Median
$47,460
Experienced
$62,610
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.
How to Get Licensed
Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed OPHTHALMIC, DISPENSER (Optician) in New Jersey.
- 1
Complete Education Requirements
Specific course required
- 2
Submit Background Check
No criminal record prohibitions
- 3
Pass the Required Exam
State exam required
- 4
Submit Your Application
File your application with the licensing agency.
- 5
Receive Your License
Processing times vary. Check with your state licensing board for current timelines.
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