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FAQs
How do I count my Hours?
Bienniel license were issued on Oct. 1, 2011.
30 hours of CE credits must be obtained from
October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2013 or to
the date you sign and return your renewal.
Remember - pharmacists need 10 live CE hours
and 2 hours of Medication Error in your 30 hour
requirements.
Can I count extra CE credits I obtained for
general CE toward my Consultant License?
No. Consultant license renewal requires
attendance at courses specifically designated
as Recertification CE (RCE). If, however, you
take extra RCE (>24hrs in 2years) you can count
these toward general CE requirements.
What happens if CE Broker does not have
all of my hours? I often take ACPE
approved credits from non-Florida
providers.
You may self-report ACPE hours on CEBroker
without having to pay for membership. You
simply establish your sign in information and add
your CE. CE Brokers will be sending a list of
licensees who have not met their 30 hour
requirement approximately 3 months after the
renewal cycle. It is still a good idea to keep a
file with your CE credit slips in the event of an
audit.
Do I need HIV for my renewal?
1 hour of HIV is required for all pharmacists
renewing their licenses for the first time. After
that, there is no HIV requirement for relicensure.
Will my CE hours be audited?
Yes. With the advent of CE Broker, all licensees
are audited via their CE Broker records to
ensure that all hours reported meet relicensure
requirements. If a pharmacist's record falls
short, they will receive notice to supply all CE
credit certificates that prove compliance with CE
requirements. As noted above, CE obtained
from non-Florida providers will not be posted on
CE Brokers unless you report it yourself.
Audits are scheduled to occur after the
September 30th deadline.
What is CPE Monitor and do I still need CE
Brokers?
CE Brokers is required by Florida law as the
clearinghouse for CE credits. CPE Monitor is
the NAPB/ACPE clearinghouse for ACPE CE
credits for other states. So, if you are licensed
in other states in addition to Florida, you may
want to set up your CPE Monitor (free) account
so that your ACPE hours can be credited to the
appropriate license.
How do I count my Hours?
Bienniel license were issued on Oct. 1, 2011.
30 hours of CE credits must be obtained from
October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2013 or to
the date you sign and return your renewal.
Remember - pharmacists need 10 live CE hours
and 2 hours of Medication Error in your 30 hour
requirements.
Can I count extra CE credits I obtained for
general CE toward my Consultant License?
No. Consultant license renewal requires
attendance at courses specifically designated
as Recertification CE (RCE). If, however, you
take extra RCE (>24hrs in 2years) you can count
these toward general CE requirements.
What happens if CE Broker does not have
all of my hours? I often take ACPE
approved credits from non-Florida
providers.
You may self-report ACPE hours on CEBroker
without having to pay for membership. You
simply establish your sign in information and add
your CE. CE Brokers will be sending a list of
licensees who have not met their 30 hour
requirement approximately 3 months after the
renewal cycle. It is still a good idea to keep a
file with your CE credit slips in the event of an
audit.
Do I need HIV for my renewal?
1 hour of HIV is required for all pharmacists
renewing their licenses for the first time. After
that, there is no HIV requirement for relicensure.
Will my CE hours be audited?
Yes. With the advent of CE Broker, all licensees
are audited via their CE Broker records to
ensure that all hours reported meet relicensure
requirements. If a pharmacist's record falls
short, they will receive notice to supply all CE
credit certificates that prove compliance with CE
requirements. As noted above, CE obtained
from non-Florida providers will not be posted on
CE Brokers unless you report it yourself.
Audits are scheduled to occur after the
September 30th deadline.
What is CPE Monitor and do I still need CE
Brokers?
CE Brokers is required by Florida law as the
clearinghouse for CE credits. CPE Monitor is
the NAPB/ACPE clearinghouse for ACPE CE
credits for other states. So, if you are licensed
in other states in addition to Florida, you may
want to set up your CPE Monitor (free) account
so that your ACPE hours can be credited to the
appropriate license.
FAQs (cont)
Are there any CE requirements for
Technicians?
As of the technician first renewal on December
31, 2012, technicians will be required to
complete 20 hours per biennium. Of these 20
hours, 2 must be Medication Errors & Law, 4
must be live CE and on first renewal 1 hour of
HIV.
What number should the Technician use for
CE credits - their RPT number or their PTCB
number? Since the Florida Board of Pharmacy
is setting the CE requirements for
re-registration, the technician must submit their
RPT number for credit. PTCB (technician
certification) has other CE requirements that are
required to maintain certification (which is
different than Florida registration)
Can I get partial credit for Recertification CE
on my Consultant License?
As of 2009, the Board is allowing providers to
seek RCE approval for courses not less than 3
hours in length. Many providers are issuing
credit in 3 hour blocks to be applied toward
recertification. The licensee cannot submit the
same 3 hour course taken at different times as
RCE (i.e. no "double dipping").
If I run out of time and cannot complete my
full credits for licensure renewal, what
options do I have?
The first advice, is make sure that you plan
ahead and get your credits way before the
deadline. Remember, all ACPE credits are
valid in Florida, special Board approval is only
required for Medication Errors, Consultant
Pharmacist, & Nuclear Pharmacists credits.
There are a host of journals, web sites, etc. that
offer credits.
If you have experienced a hardship (due to
health, accident, etc.) you can petitition the
Board for an extension. They will work with you.
You don't want to be delinquent on CE
requirements. You will be disciplined and a
mark remains on your license forever, not to
mention the fees, penalties, etc. that you end up
paying.
Are there any CE requirements for
Technicians?
As of the technician first renewal on December
31, 2012, technicians will be required to
complete 20 hours per biennium. Of these 20
hours, 2 must be Medication Errors & Law, 4
must be live CE and on first renewal 1 hour of
HIV.
What number should the Technician use for
CE credits - their RPT number or their PTCB
number? Since the Florida Board of Pharmacy
is setting the CE requirements for
re-registration, the technician must submit their
RPT number for credit. PTCB (technician
certification) has other CE requirements that are
required to maintain certification (which is
different than Florida registration)
Can I get partial credit for Recertification CE
on my Consultant License?
As of 2009, the Board is allowing providers to
seek RCE approval for courses not less than 3
hours in length. Many providers are issuing
credit in 3 hour blocks to be applied toward
recertification. The licensee cannot submit the
same 3 hour course taken at different times as
RCE (i.e. no "double dipping").
If I run out of time and cannot complete my
full credits for licensure renewal, what
options do I have?
The first advice, is make sure that you plan
ahead and get your credits way before the
deadline. Remember, all ACPE credits are
valid in Florida, special Board approval is only
required for Medication Errors, Consultant
Pharmacist, & Nuclear Pharmacists credits.
There are a host of journals, web sites, etc. that
offer credits.
If you have experienced a hardship (due to
health, accident, etc.) you can petitition the
Board for an extension. They will work with you.
You don't want to be delinquent on CE
requirements. You will be disciplined and a
mark remains on your license forever, not to
mention the fees, penalties, etc. that you end up
paying.
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