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Key Facts: TN Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
75%
Passing Score
TN Board minimum
TCA 63-8
Practice Act
Tennessee Code
30h/2yr
CE Required
Biennial renewal
$275
Renewal Fee
Biennial
Sched II-V
CS Authority
TPA certified
The TN Optometry Jurisprudence Exam covers TCA 63-8 statutes, scope of practice including TPA certification, Schedule II-V prescribing authority, injectable medications with BLS requirement, 30h biennial CE with 15h therapeutics, and board disciplinary proceedings.
Sample TN Optometry Jurisprudence Practice Questions
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1Under Tennessee law, which statute governs the practice of optometry?
2Which entity regulates the practice of optometry in Tennessee?
3How many hours of continuing education must a Tennessee optometrist complete per biennial renewal cycle?
4What is the renewal cycle for a Tennessee optometry license?
5What year was the Tennessee Board of Optometry created?
6Which Tennessee administrative rules chapter contains the general rules governing optometry?
7Under Tennessee law, which controlled substance schedules may a therapeutically certified optometrist prescribe?
8How many CE hours must a TPA-certified TN optometrist dedicate to ocular/systemic therapeutics?
9What is the application fee for initial Tennessee optometry licensure?
10What is the biennial renewal fee for a Tennessee optometry license?
About the TN Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
The Tennessee Optometry Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of TCA Title 63, Chapter 8 (Optometrists) and Board Rule Chapter 1045-02. Required for licensure in Tennessee.
Exam sponsor: Tennessee Board of 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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Optometry Practice Act
TCA 63-8 statutes, Board Rule 1045-02, board authority, definitions, enforcement
Scope of Practice & TPA
TPA certification, injectable authority, Schedule II-V prescribing, ophthalmic surgery
Licensing & CE
30h biennial CE, 15h therapeutics, renewal fees, licensure by endorsement
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Patient records, informed consent, telehealth, boundaries, disciplinary actions
Preparing for the TN Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $275 biennial renewal Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the TN optometry CE requirements?
Tennessee requires 30 hours of approved CE per biennial renewal cycle. TPA-certified optometrists must complete 15 of those hours in ocular/systemic therapeutics.
Can TN optometrists prescribe controlled substances?
Yes, therapeutically certified TN optometrists may prescribe Schedule II, II-N, III, III-N, IV, and V controlled substances as supportive pain medications.
What is the TN optometry license renewal fee?
The biennial renewal fee is $275. Initial application fee is $250 (non-refundable). Reinstatement of an expired license costs $200.
What is the TN optometry scope of practice?
Tennessee defines optometry broadly to include examining, diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions of the visual system, eye, and adnexa, including ophthalmic surgery unless excluded by the Board.
Can TN optometrists administer injections?
Yes, therapeutically certified optometrists may administer medications by injection but must maintain current BLS/CPR certification annually.