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Key Facts: CT Optometry Jurisprudence Exam

75%

Passing Score

CT Board requirement

20h/yr

CE Required

Annual renewal

75+51h

AOC Training

Advanced care

Ch. 380

Optometry Statute

CGS Title 20

$565

Initial Fee

Application cost

The CT Optometry Jurisprudence Exam covers CGS Chapter 380, Section 20-127 scope of practice, basic vs advanced optometric care (75+51 hours training), TPA authority, 20 CE hours annually (6 pathology, 6 ocular agents), $565 initial/$380 renewal fees, and professional ethics.

About the CT Optometry Jurisprudence Exam

The Connecticut Optometry Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 380 (Optometry) and related regulations. Administered under the Department of Public Health. Required for all optometry licensure applicants in Connecticut.

Questions

50 scored questions

Time Limit

1 hour

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

$565 initial application (Connecticut Board of Examiners for Optometrists)

CT Optometry Jurisprudence Exam Content Outline

45%

Connecticut Optometry Practice Act

CGS Title 20 Chapter 380, Section 20-127 definitions, Board authority under DPH, statutory framework

25%

Scope of Practice & Prescribing

Basic vs advanced optometric care, TPA authority (75+51 hours), diagnostic/therapeutic agents, excluded procedures including lasers, surgery, enucleation

15%

Licensing & CE Requirements

20 CE hours annually (6 pathology, 6 ocular agents, max 6 distance), $565 initial/$380 renewal, NBEO requirements

15%

Ethics & Professional Conduct

Patient rights, record-keeping, informed consent, disciplinary procedures, referral obligations, mandatory reporting

How to Pass the CT Optometry Jurisprudence Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Exam length: 50 questions
  • Time limit: 1 hour
  • Exam fee: $565 initial 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

CT Optometry Jurisprudence Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study CGS Title 20, Chapter 380, especially Section 20-127 for scope of practice definitions
2Know the distinction between basic optometric practice and advanced optometric care (75+51 hours)
3Review the 20 CE hours/year requirement with 6 hours pathology and 6 hours ocular agents
4Understand excluded procedures: no lasers, surgery, enucleation, IV injections, or general anesthesia
5Review TPA authority requirements including the 96+14 hour training for pre-1991 licensees

Frequently Asked Questions

What CE hours does Connecticut require for optometrists?

Connecticut requires 20 hours of continuing education annually (not biennially like most states). At least 6 hours must be in pathology, diabetes detection, or ocular treatment, and 6 hours in treatment/use of ocular agents. Maximum 6 hours via distance learning.

What is advanced optometric care in Connecticut?

Advanced optometric care requires completion of 75 classroom hours and 51 clinical hours from an accredited institution. It expands scope to include managing anterior segment disease, prescribing therapeutic agents, and other treatments beyond basic refraction.

What procedures are excluded from Connecticut optometric practice?

Excluded procedures include surgery, therapeutic lasers, treatment of ocular cancer, surgical treatment of glaucoma, enucleation, extraocular muscle surgery, injectable medications (except for anaphylaxis), IV injections, and general anesthesia.

What are the Connecticut optometry license fees?

The initial application fee is $565, the renewal fee is $380, and the reinstatement fee is $565. Connecticut has an annual renewal cycle running from March 1 through February 28.

What national exams are required for Connecticut optometry licensure?

Connecticut requires NBEO Parts I, II, and III, plus TMOD (Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease) for therapeutic prescribing authority. The state also requires completion of advanced optometric care training.