Phernell Walker, educator and chair of the American Board of Opticianry, discusses the importance of certification for opticians, the process to getting and staying certified, and how certification benefits patients, professionals, and employers.
In Part 1 of our new Comprehensive Guide to Optician Certification looks at the driving forces behind the “Get Certified, Stay Certified” movement. The article explores the differences in licensure requirements across state, certification vs licensure, and more.