FAQ’s

CEBroker is a tracking system for Florida pharmacists and technicians. The pharmacists and technicians’ license numbers are used for reporting CPE credits. Visit www.cebroker.com.

CPE Monitor is also a tracking system that will authenticate and store data for completed CE credits by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from ACPE-accredited providers. The pharmacists and technicians NABP e-profile number and Date of Birth (MM/DD) will be used for reporting CPE credits. Visit www.cpemonitor.net.

It is the responsibility of the participant to provide the correct information.

With a free CEBroker Basic Account you can view your basic course history, which will list the course name, educational provider name, date of completion and hours reported. It would then be up to you to determine whether all of the courses that have been reported will complete all of your specific continuing education requirements. You can also self-report any continuing education that may be missing. A Professional Account (paid subscription) provides you with all of the tracking tools that CE Broker offers. Your transcript will display what your specific CE requirements are and will calculate what requirements have been met and what may still be outstanding. A Professional Account is a subscription service and is not a requirement, but it can be a useful tool in managing your Florida continuing education requirements should you chose to subscribe.

NABP also offers a free account. There is an option to upgrade to the CPE Monitor Plus plan, which allows you to access enhanced features and easily manage licensing requirements no matter how many licenses you have now or may add in the future.

1. Go to www.flhealthsource.gov and select “Renew A License.” 2. Log in with your Personal Identifying Information (PII). 3. Select “Renew My License.” The “Renew My License” option will be visible on your dashboard at least 90 days before your license expiration date.

There are specific CPE requirements for your first biennium renewal. If you are renewing your license for the first time, you only need to obtain 15 or 5 hours of continuing education, depending on the time between your initial licensure date and your first renewal.

If your first biennium license renewal occurs 12 months or more after your initial licensure date:

If your first biennium license renewal occurs less than 12 months after your initial licensure date:

• IMMUNIZATION ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATION CPE REQUIREMENT If you are certified to administer a vaccine or epinephrine autoinjection, you must complete a 3-hour CPE course as a part of biennial relicensure. This course may be taken online.

• COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE CERTIFICATION CPE REQUIREMENT If you hold a collaborative practice certification, you must complete an 8-hour continuing education course. If you received the collaborative practice certification less than 12 months from your certification date, you do not need to complete the additional 8-hour course.

• TEST AND TREAT CERTIFICATION CPE REQUIREMENT If you hold a test and treat certification, you must complete a 3-hour CPE course. PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

You must meet the following requirements to become registered in Florida: • You must have completed a board-approved pharmacy technician training program • You must be at least 17 years of age

The following organizations offer programs that are approved Registered Pharmacy Technician Training Programs. Below are links to external websites of the approved programs for your reference. For questions about navigating the listed websites and the programs that have been accredited or approved by one of the following, please contact the organization directly.

Pharmacy technician training programs accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists http://accred.ashp.org/aps/pages/directory/technicianProgramDirectory.aspx at on or before January 1, 2011.

Pharmacy technician training programs at institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools http://sacscoc.org/ on or before January 1, 2011.

Pharmacy technician training programs approved by the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE) https://app1.fldoe.org/cie/SearchSchools/ on or before January 1, 2011.

Pharmacy technician training programs provided by a branch of the federal armed services for which the applicant possesses a certificate of completion on or before January 1, 2011. Pharmacy technician training programs at institutions accredited by the Council on Occupational Education http://www.council.org/accredited-institutions/ on or before January 1, 2011.

Additionally, many employer-based programs have been approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy and can be found on the Department of Health website, License Verification, under the profession, "Pharmacy Technician Training Programs".

The above website links are provided for informational purposes only.

No. The state is registering technicians not certifying them.

Do persons newly hired to be pharmacy technicians have a “grace period” before they need to be registered with the Board of Pharmacy?

No. However if the person is enrolled in an approved pharmacy technician training program, that person can work as a pharmacy technician without registering with the Board. Once the person has completed the training program, they must register with the Board to continue practicing as a pharmacy technician. Pursuant to Rule 64B16-26.351(2), F.A.C. student technicians must complete a 160-hour training course within a six-month period.

Each application is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The board of pharmacy considers the nature, severity, and date of offenses, as well as rehabilitation and other factors. The board of pharmacy cannot make a determination for approval or denial of licensure without evaluating the entire application and supporting documentation.

What crimes or licensure discipline must be reported on the application?

All convictions, guilty pleas, and nolo contendre pleas must be reported, except for minor traffic violations not related to the use of drugs or alcohol. This includes misdemeanors, felonies, “driving while intoxicated (DWI)” and “driving under the influence (DUI).” Crimes must be reported even if they are a suspended imposition of sentence. All prior disciplinary action against any other professional licenses must be reported, whether it occurred in Florida or another state or territory.

Yes. In order to meet the CE requirements, courses must be either ACPE accredited or Florida Board of Pharmacy approved. Any credits taken that do not meet these requirements cannot be used to satisfy CE hours. All HIV and medication errors must be approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy.

Registered Pharmacy Technicians are required to obtain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) of which 2 hours must be via live presentation, 2 hours must be related to the prevention of medication errors, and 1 hour must be in HIV/AIDS education for the first renewal. If they are licensed more than 12 months before the expiration of the license. If they are licensed less than 12 months, they are only required to obtain 1 contact hour in the prevention of HIV/AIDS.

Yes, you may update your address online at www.flhealthsource.gov

Renewal cards will be sent to the last mailing address of record 90 days prior to the expiration.

Health Care professionals are required to notify the Department of any change in their mailing or practice address.

Nothing, the registration is good until the expiration date listed.

You

You cannot work as a pharmacy technician in the state of Florida effective January 1, 2010.

You must apply for registration in Florida. If you have taken a pharmacy technician program which has been approved by the Board in accordance with 64B16-351, F.A.C. you will not have to take an additional course.

Applying to take the PTCB is not considered to be enrollment in a Board approved training program. You may not work as a pharmacy technician unless you are registered or enrolled in a Board approved training program. If you want to work while waiting to take the PTCB, you must be enrolled in a Board approved training program.

Florida Board of Pharmacy Licensees must renew their licenses biennially to maintain the right to practice.

Current registrations expire at midnight on December 31, 2024.

The Florida Department of Health will renew your registration when they receive:

• Completed CPE requirements – reported to CE Broker
• Completed renewal application
• Required fees

1. Go to www.flhealthsource.gov and select “Renew A License.”
2. Log in with your Personal Identifying Information (PII).
3. Select “Renew My License.” The “Renew My License” option will be visible on your dashboard at least 90 days before your registration expiration date.

If you need to reactivate your registration from an inactive status, you must pay additional fees and meet specific continuing pharmacy education requirements.

If you have been on inactive status for more than two consecutive cycles, you may be required to sit for a special purpose examination or complete other requirements in order to reactivate your license.

BIENNIAL CPE REQUIREMENTS

Pharmacy Technicians in Florida must complete 20 hours of continuing education during each 2-year biennial cycle to qualify for license renewal. 4 hours must be live, and 2 hours must cover medication errors.

There are specific CPE requirements for your first biennium renewal. If you are renewing your license for the first time, you only need to obtain 12 or 3 hours of continuing education, depending on the time between your initial licensure date and your first renewal. If your first biennium license renewal occurs 12 months or more after your initial licensure date, you must complete 12 hours of continuing education. The 12 hours must include 9 general hours (2 of which must be live), 2 hours of medication errors, and 1 hour in HIV/AIDS.

If your first biennium license renewal occurs less than 12 months after your initial licensure date, you must complete 2 hours of medication errors, and 1 hour in HIV/AIDS.

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CPE credits will be loaded automatically to CEBroker and CPE Monitor after the completion of each course.

All course payments are due prior to starting any course.

All course materials should be completed in a timely manner to upload to the CPE tracking systems. Failure to complete a course within 60 days of purchase may result in course cancellation. All participants must complete an evaluation to receive CPE credit. Failure to complete an evaluation will prevent reporting of the CPE credits. A refund or credit will not be issued. For in person meetings, a credit may be issued for a future meeting. All cancellations must be submitted in writing.