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Key Facts: SD Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
45
CE Hours per 3 Years
30 must be live
5
Advanced Procedures
Available since July 2024
$300
Annual License Fee
Due September 30
32+
Course Hours Required
Advanced procedures
5/10
Competency Cases
Most procedures/YAG
The SD Optometry Jurisprudence Exam covers SDCL Chapter 36-7, five advanced procedures available since July 1 2024 (SLT, YAG capsulotomy, paralytic injection, chalazion steroid injection, skin tag removal), 45 hours per 3-year CE cycle (30 live), 5 hours annual pharmaceutical CE, and prohibitions on intraocular surgery.
About the SD Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
The South Dakota Optometry Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of SDCL Chapter 36-7 governing optometry practice. Covers scope including five advanced procedures (SLT, YAG, paralytic injection, chalazion injection, skin tag removal) effective July 1, 2024, and the triennial CE cycle.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
Varies
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$175 application fee (SD Board of Examiners in Optometry / Dept of Health)
SD Optometry Jurisprudence Exam Content Outline
Optometry Practice Act
SDCL Chapter 36-7, board authority, definitions, enforcement, and Department of Health oversight
Scope & Advanced Procedures
5 advanced procedures, IPL for dry eye, basic scope, prohibitions on intraocular surgery/refractive surgery
Licensing & CE
45 hours per 3-year cycle, 30 live, 5 annual pharmaceutical CE, $175 application, $300 annual fee
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Informed consent, patient records, mandatory reporting, professional boundaries
How to Pass the SD Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Varies
- Exam fee: $175 application fee
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 advanced procedures are available to South Dakota optometrists?
Since July 1, 2024: intradermal injection of paralytic agents, intralesional steroid injection for chalazion, local anesthetic for skin tag removal, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), and posterior capsulotomy using YAG laser.
What is the CE cycle in South Dakota?
South Dakota uses a 3-year CE cycle requiring 45 hours total, with at least 30 hours live (in-person) and up to 15 self-directed. Additionally, 5 hours annually must be in continuing pharmaceutical education.
What are the advanced procedure certification requirements?
A board-approved 32+ hour course, proctored competency demonstration (5 cases for most, 10 for YAG capsulotomy), and for post-July 2024 graduates, a passing score on the National Board laser/surgical procedures exam.
What are the South Dakota optometry fees?
Application fee is $175 (nonrefundable), annual license fee is $300 (due September 30, pro-rated for new licensees), and advanced procedure applications are $200 for all five or $100 individually.
What procedures are prohibited for South Dakota optometrists?
Intraocular injections, intraocular surgery, and refractive surgery are specifically prohibited, regardless of training or certification level.