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Key Facts: MD Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
75%
Passing Score
MD Board requirement
50h/2yr
CE Required (TPA)
Biennial renewal
$626
Renewal Fee
$600 + $26 MHHC
Title 11
Optometry Statute
Health Occupations
COMAR 10.28
Admin Code
Board regulations
The MD Optometry Jurisprudence Exam covers the Health Occupations Article Title 11, COMAR 10.28, scope of practice (surgery excluded), TPA certification (50h CE with 30h therapeutic), DPA certification (36h CE with 6h diagnostic), biennial renewal by July 1, $600 renewal fee, CPR certification required, 2026 fingerprinting mandate, implicit bias training, glaucoma management standards, and professional ethics.
Sample MD Optometry Jurisprudence Practice Questions
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1Which Maryland statute governs the practice of optometry?
2Which entity regulates optometry in Maryland?
3Which Maryland regulation contains the Board of Examiners in Optometry's administrative rules?
4How many CE hours are required for TPA-certified Maryland optometrists per renewal cycle?
5How many CE hours are required for non-TPA certified Maryland optometrists per renewal cycle?
6What is the license renewal cycle for Maryland optometrists?
7What is the biennial renewal fee for Maryland optometrists?
8Under Maryland law, what is the optometric scope of practice?
9What additional requirement applies to TPA-certified Maryland optometrists regarding CPR?
10How many of the 50 TPA CE hours must be therapeutic for Maryland optometrists?
About the MD Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
The Maryland Optometry Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of the Health Occupations Article, Title 11, and COMAR 10.28 regulations. It covers scope of practice (no surgery), TPA and DPA certification, glaucoma management standards, CE requirements (50h biennial for TPA, 36h for DPA/non-certified), fingerprinting requirements effective 2026, and professional conduct standards.
Exam sponsor: Maryland Board of Examiners in Optometry. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
50 questions
Time Limit
1 hour
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported. Exam sponsor website
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Maryland Optometry Statutes & Regulations
Health Occupations Article Title 11, COMAR 10.28, Board authority, definitions (§11-101), minimum examination standards (§11-208)
Scope of Practice & Certification
Surgery exclusion (§11-404), TPA/DPA certification, pharmaceutical prescribing authority (§11-404.2), glaucoma standards (COMAR 10.28.12.04)
Licensing & CE Requirements
50h CE biennial (TPA), 36h (non-TPA), 10h live minimum, 30h max online, biennial renewal by July 1, fingerprinting (2026)
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Informed consent, patient records, advertising, referrals, disciplinary procedures, staff supervision, practice closure
Preparing for the MD Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour
- Exam / certification fees: $600 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What laws does the Maryland optometry jurisprudence exam cover?
The exam covers the Health Occupations Article, Title 11 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.28 (Code of Maryland Regulations) adopted by the Board of Examiners in Optometry.
How many CE hours do TPA-certified Maryland optometrists need?
TPA-certified optometrists need 50 hours per biennial cycle, with 30 hours in therapeutic topics (ocular disease/systemic disease). At least 10 hours must be synchronous (live). CPR certification must be maintained.
What is the new fingerprinting requirement for Maryland optometrists?
Effective January 1, 2026, all Maryland optometry licensees due to renew must complete a live scan fingerprint for both State and FBI criminal history records check as part of the renewal process.
What is the biennial renewal fee for Maryland optometrists?
The biennial renewal fee is $600 plus a Maryland Health Care Commission (MHHC) fee of $26, totaling $626. Renewal is due on or before July 1 of the renewal year.
What is the difference between DPA and TPA certification in Maryland?
DPA (Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agent) certification allows use of diagnostic agents affecting the pupil or corneal sensitivity. TPA (Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent) certification allows both diagnostic and therapeutic agents for treating eye conditions.