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Key Facts: CA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
75%
Passing Score
CA Board exam
50h/2yr
TPA CE
Biennial renewal
11 members
Board Size
BPC §3010.5
BPC 3000
Practice Act
§§3000-3167
3 tiers
Rx Authority
DPA/TPA/TPG
The CA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam covers BPC §§3000-3167, CCR §§1500-1582, scope under BPC §3041, three-tier pharmaceutical authority (DPA/TPA/TPG-TLG), 50h biennial TPA CE (35h ocular disease, 10h glaucoma for certified), 40h non-TPA CE, max 25h online, no practice management CE, hydrocodone 3-day limit with physician consultation, 11-member Board (6 ODs + 1 optician + 5 public), and optician regulation oversight.
About the CA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
The California Optometry Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of the California Optometry Practice Act under BPC §§3000-3167 and regulations CCR §§1500-1582. Required for all initial licensure applicants seeking to practice optometry in California.
Questions
50 scored questions
Time Limit
1 hour
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
Included with application (California State Board of Optometry)
CA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam Content Outline
California Optometry Practice Act
BPC §§3000-3167, CCR §§1500-1582, 11-member Board composition, Department of Consumer Affairs, SB 776 changes
Scope of Practice & Prescribing
BPC §3041 scope, three-tier pharmaceutical authority (DPA/TPA/TPG-TLG), hydrocodone limits, DEA registration
Licensing & CE Requirements
50h TPA or 40h non-TPA biennial CE, 35h ocular disease, 10h glaucoma, no practice management, max 25h online
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Contact lens prescription requirements (SB 776), patient rights, disciplinary authority, regulatory transparency
How to Pass the CA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour
- Exam fee: Included with application
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the California optometry jurisprudence exam?
The California optometry jurisprudence exam requires a passing score of 75%. It covers BPC §§3000-3167 and CCR §§1500-1582 governing optometric practice in California.
What laws does the California optometry jurisprudence exam cover?
The exam covers the Business and Professions Code §§3000-3167 (Optometry Practice Act), Title 16 CCR §§1500-1582 (implementing regulations), and related optician dispensing laws under BPC §§2540-2564.94.
How many CE hours does California require for optometry license renewal?
TPA-certified optometrists must complete 50 hours per biennial renewal (35h in ocular disease, 10h glaucoma for certified). Non-TPA optometrists must complete 40 hours. No practice management CE is accepted. Max 25h online.
What pharmaceutical certifications exist for California optometrists?
California has three tiers: DPA (diagnostic agents for examinations), TPA (therapeutic agents for treatment of eye conditions), and TPG/TLG (glaucoma management certification requiring TPA plus additional training).
How many members serve on the California Board of Optometry?
The California Board has 11 members: 6 professional optometry members (up to 2 faculty), 1 registered optician, and 5 public members. They are appointed by the Governor (9), Assembly Speaker (1), and Senate Rules Committee (1).