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Key Facts: CO Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
75%
Passing Score
CO Board exam
24h/2yr
CE Required
Biennial renewal
$160
Renewal Fee
Odd-year March 31
CRS 12-275
Practice Act
Colorado statute
7 members
Board Size
5 ODs + 2 public
The CO Optometry Jurisprudence Exam covers CRS Article 12-275, 4 CCR 728-1 rules, education-based scope (§12-275-103), therapeutic optometrist certification for prescribing (Board requirements under §§108/113), Schedule II hydrocodone combinations plus III-V, uveitis/glaucoma expanded scope, 24h biennial CE (16h synchronous, max 8h async, 1h opioid/benzodiazepine, no practice management), $160 renewal by March 31 odd years, and 7-member Board (5 ODs + 2 public) within DORA/DPO.
About the CO Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
The Colorado Optometry Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of the Colorado Optometric Practice Act under CRS Article 12-275 and Board rules under 4 CCR 728-1. Required for all initial licensure applicants seeking to practice optometry in Colorado.
Questions
50 scored questions
Time Limit
1 hour
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
Included with application (Colorado State Board of Optometry (DORA))
CO Optometry Jurisprudence Exam Content Outline
Colorado Optometric Practice Act
CRS Article 12-275 (§§103, 108, 113, 115, 126, 127), 4 CCR 728-1 Board rules, DORA/DPO oversight, education-based scope
Scope of Practice & Prescribing
Education-based scope, therapeutic optometrist certification, Schedule II (hydrocodone combinations) plus III-V, uveitis/glaucoma treatment
Licensing & CE Requirements
24h biennial CE, 16h synchronous, max 8h async, 1h opioid/benzodiazepine, no practice management, March 31 odd-year renewal, $160
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Patient confidentiality, mandatory reporting, controlled substance inventory, unauthorized practice (§126), professional entities (§127)
How to Pass the CO 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the Colorado optometry jurisprudence exam?
The Colorado optometry jurisprudence exam requires a passing score of 75%. It covers the Colorado Optometric Practice Act (CRS Article 12-275), patient confidentiality laws, and mandatory reporting requirements.
What laws does the Colorado optometry jurisprudence exam cover?
The exam covers CRS Article 12-275 (Colorado Optometric Practice Act), 4 CCR 728-1 (Board rules), patient confidentiality laws, and mandatory reporting requirements.
How many CE hours does Colorado require for optometry license renewal?
Colorado requires 24 hours of CE per biennial renewal period ending March 31 of odd years. At least 16 hours must be synchronous, max 8h asynchronous, 1h in opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing, and no practice management CE.
What is a therapeutic optometrist in Colorado?
A therapeutic optometrist has met additional Board requirements under CRS §§12-275-108(1)(h) and 12-275-113(4) to prescribe drugs for treatment of eye disease. Standard optometrists may only use drugs diagnostically.
When must Colorado optometrists renew their licenses?
Colorado optometry licenses must be renewed by March 31 of every odd-numbered year. The biennial renewal fee is $160, and 24 hours of CE must be completed during the renewal period.