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Key Facts: NC Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
75%
Passing Score
NC Board
25h/yr
CE Required
15h COPE/ACCME
Art. 6
Practice Act
G.S. Ch. 90
$1,000
Application Fee
G.S. 90-123
30 days
Reporting Deadline
G.S. 90-121.6
The NC Opto Juris Exam covers G.S. 90-114 through 90-127.4, no surgery/compounding/dispensing controlled substances, 25h/yr CE (15h COPE/ACCME, max 6h online), $1,000 application fee, 30-day reporting of malpractice/criminal events.
Sample NC Optometry Jurisprudence Practice Questions
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1Which article of the North Carolina General Statutes governs the practice of optometry?
2What is the name of the board that regulates optometry in North Carolina?
3How many hours of CE must North Carolina optometrists complete annually?
4Of the 25 annual CE hours in North Carolina, how many must be COPE or ACCME-accredited?
5How many hours of online CE may count toward the North Carolina annual requirement?
6Under G.S. 90-114, optometry includes the examination of the human eye by any method other than what?
7Under North Carolina law, the board consists of how many optometrist members?
8How many public members serve on the North Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry?
9Under North Carolina law, what minimum age must an applicant be for optometry licensure?
10Under North Carolina law, practicing optometry without a license constitutes what?
About the NC Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
The NC Optometry Jurisprudence Examination tests knowledge of G.S. Chapter 90 Article 6, optometric scope (no surgery, no dispensing controlled substances, no compounding), CE requirements (25h/yr), mandatory reporting, and board disciplinary authority.
Exam sponsor: NC State 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
2 hours
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported. Exam sponsor website
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NC Optometry Practice Act
G.S. 90-114 through 90-127.4, board authority (90-116), disciplinary provisions (90-121.2)
Scope of Practice & Prescribing
No surgery, no compounding (90-127.4), TPA certification (90-118(e)), ISE required
Licensing & CE Requirements
25h/yr CE (15h COPE/ACCME, max 6h online), annual renewal by Dec 31, $50 late fee
Ethics & Professional Conduct
30-day reporting requirements (90-121.6/7), informed consent, records, mandatory reporting
Preparing for the NC Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $1,000 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NC Optometry Jurisprudence Exam format?
The North Carolina Optometry Jurisprudence Exam is a 50-item multiple-choice examination covering G.S. Chapter 90 Article 6 and state optometry regulations.
What is the passing score for the North Carolina exam?
The North Carolina Optometry Jurisprudence Exam requires a passing score of 75%.
How many CE hours does North Carolina require for optometrists?
North Carolina requires 25 hours annual (15h COPE/ACCME-accredited, max 6h online).
What is included in North Carolina's optometric scope of practice?
North Carolina optometrists may examine, diagnose, and treat eye conditions, prescribe corrective lenses and pharmaceutical agents within authorized scope. Surgery is excluded.
Who administers the North Carolina optometry jurisprudence exam?
The exam is administered by the NC State Board of Examiners in Optometry.