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FAQs
How do I count my Hours?
Bienniel license were issued on Oct. 1, 2009.
30 hours of CE credits must be obtained from
October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2011 or to
the date you sign and return your renewal.
Remember - you 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. The Board then has the option of
auditing any records. So 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.
How do I count my Hours?
Bienniel license were issued on Oct. 1, 2009.
30 hours of CE credits must be obtained from
October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2011 or to
the date you sign and return your renewal.
Remember - you 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. The Board then has the option of
auditing any records. So 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.
FAQs (cont)
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.
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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