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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
Connecticut Optometry Practice Act
CGS Title 20 Chapter 380, Section 20-127 definitions, Board authority under DPH, statutory framework
Scope of Practice & Prescribing
Basic vs advanced optometric care, TPA authority (75+51 hours), diagnostic/therapeutic agents, excluded procedures including lasers, surgery, enucleation
Licensing & CE Requirements
20 CE hours annually (6 pathology, 6 ocular agents, max 6 distance), $565 initial/$380 renewal, NBEO requirements
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
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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.