Certification: Applied Basic Science (ABS)
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The Part I ABS Applied Basic Science examination tests the underlying basic science concepts necessary to enter the clinical practice of optometry.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- No
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.