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

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

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

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

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

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

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

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

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

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