Optician Training and Certification in Hawaii

Hawaii is one of only twenty-three states that require optician licensing by law. Rules and regulations regarding optician training requirements, licensing, and certification are established by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The following information will be relevant to you if you are wanting to be licensed as an optician in the state of Hawaii.


Hawaii State Opticianry Law:

Licensing: Chapters §458-6.5 – §458-15

An individual shall be licensed as a dispensing optician to engage in the occupation of dispensing optician.

Technical Skills and Training Requirements:

Must have one of the following

  • The equivalent of a high school education and two years of opticianry work experience
  • Graduation from an opticianry course accredited by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation
  • A current and valid license as a dispensing optician in another state or territory of the United States and passage of national examinations

Examination Requirements:

Any applicant who has previously passed both the National Opticianry Competency Examination and the National Contact Lens Registry Examination in a state or territory of the United States will not be required to retake these examinations provided that the applicant’s passing scores have been certified.

Optician Training in HawaiiLicensure by Reciprocity:

Hawaii does NOT reciprocate with any other state or country. All applicants must meet the requirements set forth in the State of Hawaii dispensing opticians statutes and rules.

Fees and Forms:

  • Dispensing Optician Licensure Application, $20
  • License Fee, $20
  • Compliance Resolution Fund
      • July 1 of an even year – June 30 of an odd year, $70
      • July 1 of an odd year – June 30 of an even year, $35
  • Additional fee for July 1 of an even year – June 30 of an odd year, $50

Hawaii State SealState Contact Information:

Phone:          (808) 586-3000
Fax:
E-mail:         optician@dcca.hawaii.gov

ATTN: DOP
PO Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801

Web Site:   Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

One Response

  1. Mohamed Mutaz Bawadikji
    Mohamed Mutaz Bawadikji June 21, 2017 at 7:08 am | | Reply

    Dear Sir/ Madam;

    My name is Mohamed Bawadikji; I am a New York State licensed optician. Also, I am ABO certified as well. I have a BA in business and an associate degree in vision care technology from Essex Community College, NJ.

    I am planning to move to Hawaii to attend school over there, and to live for good.

    I did a research and found out that Hawaii is a licensed state for optician. How can I convert my NY licensed to Hawaii, and how much is the pay scale for opticians over there. I am planning to move by September before the start of the fall semester.

    Can you please let me know; I appreciate it.

    Regards;

    Mohamed;
    201-757-1009

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