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Key Facts: WA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
75%
Passing Score
WA Board minimum
RCW 18.53
Practice Act
Washington Code
50h/2yr
CE Required
Biennial
$150/yr
Renewal Fee
Annual
SB 5389
Advanced Proc.
2023 Law
The WA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam covers RCW 18.53, SB 5389 advanced procedures endorsement, WAC 246-851 rules, hydrocodone combination prescribing, no oral corticosteroids, 50h biennial CE with 10h in-person, annual birthday renewal, and Uniform Disciplinary Act proceedings.
About the WA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
The Washington Optometry Jurisprudence Exam tests knowledge of RCW 18.53/18.54 and WAC 246-851. The exam counts for 3 hours of CE. Required for licensure in Washington.
Questions
50 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$150 annual renewal (Washington Board of Optometry (DOH))
WA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam Content Outline
Optometry Statutes & Rules
RCW 18.53/18.54, WAC 246-851, SB 5389 changes, board authority, enforcement
Scope & Advanced Procedures
Advanced procedures endorsement, laser/injection exams, hydrocodone, no oral corticosteroids
Licensing & CE
50h biennial CE, 10h in-person, 3h jurisprudence, annual birthday renewal, no carryover
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Patient records, informed consent, RCW 18.130 discipline, boundaries, telehealth
How to Pass the WA Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $150 annual renewal
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 are WA optometry CE requirements?
Washington requires 50 hours per biennial period, with at least 10 hours of synchronous in-person learning. The jurisprudence exam accounts for 3 CE hours. No carryover between periods.
What is the WA advanced procedures endorsement?
Under SB 5389, optometrists must obtain a license endorsement before performing advanced procedures, requiring national exams (lasers/surgical and injections) and Board-approved training.
What controlled substances can WA optometrists prescribe?
Schedule II hydrocodone combination products, plus Schedules III, IV, and V. Schedule I is explicitly prohibited. Oral corticosteroids are also excluded from prescribing authority.
When do WA optometry licenses expire?
Washington licenses expire on the practitioner's birthday and may be renewed within 90 days of expiration. The annual active renewal fee is $150.
What is the WA advanced procedures reporting requirement?
Starting in 2026, all advanced procedures performed must be reported to the Board for the previous year (2025), as part of the SB 5389 data collection requirements.