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Pharmacist Licensing and Continuing Education Flashcards

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  1. How many continuing education (CE) contact hours must a California pharmacist complete per biennial renewal period?

    Answer: 30 hours

    California pharmacists are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal period.

  2. How many of the required CE hours per renewal period must be focused on law and ethics for California pharmacists?

    Answer: 1 hour

    California requires pharmacists to complete at least 1 CE hour in pharmacy law and ethics per renewal period.

  3. How many CE hours specifically focused on patient safety must a California pharmacist complete per renewal period?

    Answer: 2 hours

    California pharmacists must complete 2 CE hours dedicated to patient safety per biennial renewal period.

  4. Which organization must accredit CE programs for those hours to count toward California pharmacist license renewal?

    Answer: Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

    CE programs must be accredited by ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) to qualify for California pharmacist license renewal.

  5. A pharmacist who is newly licensed in California for the very first time:

    Answer: Is exempt from CE requirements for their first renewal period

    Newly licensed California pharmacists are exempt from CE requirements for their first license renewal period.

  6. Regarding CE hours exceeding the required 30 hours in a California renewal period, which of the following is correct?

    Answer: Excess CE hours cannot be carried over to the next renewal period

    California does not allow CE hours earned in excess of the 30-hour requirement to be carried over to the subsequent renewal period.

  7. A California pharmacist who furnishes or administers immunizations is required to complete additional CE related to:

    Answer: Immunization-related topics including techniques and disease prevention

    California pharmacists authorized to administer immunizations must complete immunization-specific CE covering administration techniques, disease prevention, and related topics.