Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Each proposal for program or course
approval submitted by a qualified provider must contain a detailed outline of
the content of said program or course on forms which will be provided by the
Board of Pharmacy upon request, and must build upon Standards of Practice and a
basic course or courses offered in the curricula of accredited colleges or
schools of pharmacy. Continuing education may consist of post-baccalaureate
degree programs offered by accredited colleges or schools of pharmacy,
post-graduate studies, institutes, seminars, lectures, conferences, workshops,
correspondence courses, or other such committee-approved educational
methods.
(2) All offerings must
meet the following standards:
(a) Education
Content Development.
1. Continuing education
offerings shall involve advance planning that includes a statement of
measurable educational goals and behavioral objectives.
2. Continuing education offerings shall be
designed to reflect the educational needs of the pharmacist and build on the
standards for practice and courses in the curricula of accredited colleges or
schools of pharmacy.
3. Each
continuing education offering shall be designed to explore one subject or a
group of closely related subjects or standards.
(b) Methods of Delivery.
1. The method of delivery of a course shall
be determined by giving appropriate consideration to such factors as
educational content, objectives, and composition of the audience.
2. The method of delivery must encourage
active participation and involvement on the part of the
pharmacist.
(c) Program
Faculty Qualifications.
1. The program faculty
for a particular continuing education offering shall be competent in the
subject matter and qualified by experience.
2. An appropriate number of program faculty
for each activity shall be utilized.
3. There shall be adequate personnel to
assist with administrative matters and personnel with competencies outside
content areas in cases where the method of delivery requires technical or other
special expertise.
(d)
Facilities.
1. The facilities to be utilized
shall be appropriate and adequate to the content, method of delivery, size of
the audience and promote the attainment of the objectives of the
offering.
(e) Evaluation.
The provider must make provision for evaluation of the participants' attainment
of the stated learner objectives through in-process activities that provide a
measurable demonstration of the learner's achievement(s).
2. The provider must develop and employ an
evaluation mechanism for the purpose of allowing the participant to assess
his/her achievement of personal objectives.
3. The provider shall develop and employ an
evaluation mechanism that will assess the effectiveness of the learning
experiences, instructional methods, facilities, and resources used for the
offering.
(f) Contact
Hour Criteria. The number of contact hours or Continuing Education Units shall
be determined by the provider in advance of the offering subject to approval by
the committee and awarded upon the successful completion of the entire planned
education experience.
(g) Record
Keeping.
1. Records of individual offerings
shall be maintained by the provider for inspection by the Board. The records
shall be adequate to serve the needs of the participants and to permit the
Board to monitor for adherence to the standards for continuing education
offerings as outlined in the rules.
2. An individual certificate of attendance
specifying title of offering, provider number, date of offering, and number of
contact hours earned shall be furnished to each participant by the
provider.
3. Records shall be
maintained by the provider for a minimum of three (3)
years.
(3)
Providers seeking board approval shall meet each of the standards outlined
herein:
(a) All continuing education offerings
conducted by the provider shall meet the standards for continuing education
offerings as outlined in these rules.
(b) There shall be a visible, continuous, and
identifiable authority charged with administration of continuing education
programs. The person or persons in whom the administrative function is vested
shall be qualified by virtue of background and experience and approval by the
committee.
(4) All
programs approved by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for
continuing education for pharmacists may be deemed approved by this Board for
general continuing education hours for pharmacists.
(5) Entities or individuals who wish to
become approved providers of continuing education must submit an initial
approval fee of $150 and provide information to demonstrate compliance with the
requirements of this rule. A provider seeking to renew approved provider status
shall pay a renewal fee of $150.
(6) Entities or individuals applying for
approval of an individual program shall submit a fee of $50 and provide
information to demonstrate compliance with this rule.
Rulemaking Authority 465.005, 465.009 FS. Law Implemented
456.025(7), 465.009 FS.
New 10-17-79, Amended 7-29-81, Formerly 21S-13.02,
21S-13.002, Amended 1-10-93, Formerly 21S-26.601, 61F10-26.601, 59X-26.601,
Amended 1-29-03.
