CPJE Pharmacist Licensing and Continuing Education 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

30 hours

Answer

15 hours

Answer

20 hours

Answer

45 hours

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

1 hour

Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

5 hours

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

1 hour

Answer

4 hours

Answer

5 hours

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Answer

California Department of Consumer Affairs

Answer

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Answer

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Is exempt from CE requirements for their first renewal period

Answer

Must complete 30 CE hours within 6 months of licensure

Answer

Must complete 15 CE hours for the first renewal

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Has the same 30-hour CE requirement as all other pharmacists for each renewal

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Up to 10 excess hours may be carried over to the next renewal period

Answer

Up to 15 excess hours may be carried over

Answer

All excess CE hours can be applied to the next renewal period

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Immunization-related topics including techniques and disease prevention

Answer

Advanced pharmacokinetics and drug dosing calculations

Answer

Pharmacy financial management and billing

Answer

Electronic health records and pharmacy informatics