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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 7Art. 3§ 3060 Optometrist Abuse Detection Training

§ 3060 Optometrist Abuse Detection Training

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§ 3060 Optometrist Abuse Detection Training

Key Takeaways

  • •Optometrists (eye doctors) must learn how to spot signs of child abuse and neglect.
  • •Optometrists must also learn how to spot signs of elder abuse and neglect.
  • •The board that oversees optometrists will provide them with materials to help them learn these signs.
  • •The board works with child and elder abuse prevention offices to create these materials.

Example

An elderly patient visits their eye doctor with unexplained bruises.

The eye doctor should be trained to notice these signs and report suspected elder abuse to the proper authorities.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3060 Optometrist Abuse Detection Training

The board shall periodically develop and disseminate to all persons licensed to practice optometry information and educational material regarding all of the following: (a) The detection of child abuse and neglect. The board shall consult with the Office of Child Abuse Prevention in developing the materials distributed pursuant to this subdivision. (b) The detection of elder abuse and neglect. The board shall consult with the Adult Protective Services Division of the State Department of Social Services in developing the materials distributed pursuant to this subdivision. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 556, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

educationlicensehow tochild abuse preventionadult protective servicesdetectionthe california boardsocial services

Related Statutes

  • § 3051 Optometry License Abuse Training
  • § 3042.5 Student Optometry Practice Exemption
  • § 3056 Faculty Optometry License Qualifications
  • § 3059 Optometry Continuing Education
  • § 3024 Optometrist License Discipline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 3060.
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