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Monday, August 7, 2023

SkillsPlus Intl Inc. is the ONLY training provider approved by the California Board of Pharmacy ...

Updated February 12, 2026

SkillsPlus International Inc. is the ONLY training provider ...

SkillsPlus International Inc. is the ONLY training provider approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy to offer California Designated Representative training programs for wholesalers, 3PL, and reverse distributors. They offer a variety of online training courses that cover all the topics specified on the respective California Designated Representative license application form.

The courses are designed for California Designated Representative license applicants and their managers. They make the messy regulatory requirements simple and easy to understand. The courses are self-paced and can be completed at your own convenience. You can study from your personal computer, laptop, or iPad from anywhere.

Here are the different California Designated Representative training courses offered by SkillsPlus International Inc.:

  • California Designated Representative Wholesaler Training Course
  • California Designated Representative 3PL Training Course
  • California Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training Course

Each course takes approximately 6-8 hours to complete, depending on your individual learning speed. The cost of each course is $525 for wholesalers and 3PLs, and $625 for reverse distributors.

Once you have completed a SkillsPlus California Designated Representative training course, you will receive a Board-accepted training affidavit. This affidavit is required to be submitted with your California Designated Representative license application.

SkillsPlus International Inc. is a well-respected training provider with a long history of providing high-quality education and training. Their California Designated Representative training courses are a great way to learn the regulatory requirements and get the training affidavit you need to apply for a California Designated Representative license.

Here are some of the benefits of taking a California Designated Representative training course from SkillsPlus International Inc.:

  • The courses are approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
  • The courses are self-paced and can be completed at your own convenience.
  • The courses are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors.
  • The courses cover all the topics required on the California Designated Representative license application form.
  • You will receive a Board-accepted training affidavit upon completion of the course.

If you are interested in becoming a California Designated Representative, I recommend taking a California Designated Representative training course from SkillsPlus International Inc. They are the leading provider of California Designated Representative training and their courses are a great way to learn the regulatory requirements and get the training affidavit you need to apply for a California Designated Representative license.

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

AAH reports drop in suppliers ... | HME News

California HMDR Exemptee Training

California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification:

Updated June 25, 2026

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AAHomecare updates supplier location tracking, shows decline - HME News:
https://www.hmenews.com/article/aahomecare-updates-supplier-location-tracking-shows-decline

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Read the full article:   In brief: AAH reports drop in suppliers, Trustees report shaky finances | HME News:

"The states with the biggest reductions in the number of unique traditional DME suppliers from November 2010 to January 2018 are Florida (52%), California (45%), Illinois (42%) and Texas (39%)."

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Friday, October 6, 2017

OIG: Enhancements needed to collect overpayments | HME News

Read the full article: OIG: Enhancements needed to collect overpayments | HME News:

"The ZPICs and PSCs send the highest number of referrals for Part B (60%) and DME (26%). They sent the highest dollar amount of referrals, however, for home health and hospice (43%), the OIG found.

In its defense, the MACs say collecting overpayments is problematic if: the provider is no longer in business, filed for bankruptcy or was revoked from participating in Medicare."

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Training Program for California Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) license applicants - Earn a completion certificate



For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Industry Wants FDA Help, Guidance on New Drug Tracking System | Bloomberg Law

Updated August 3, 2019

You might also be interested in a collection of the FDA's DSCSA-related guidances, all in one location:

Drug Supply Chain Security Act Law and Policies - FDA.gov


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Read the full article:  Industry Wants FDA Help, Guidance on New Drug Tracking System | Bloomberg Law:

"Kelly said the HDA is concerned about whether the 2023 deadline for implementation will be met without specific directions from the FDA on how to do it. The HDA represents wholesale distributors that purchase drugs from manufacturers and sell them to pharmacies, hospitals, and others. Three of the biggest distributors are AmerisourceBergen Corp., Cardinal Health, and McKesson Corp."

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Training program for California Designated Representative (including 3PL) license applicants - Earn a training affidavit

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Friday, September 15, 2017

A Distribution Revolution in the Making: A Wholesaler Uses Mobile, Picking Robots :: Logistics Viewpoints

Read the full article: A Distribution Revolution in the Making: A Wholesaler Uses Mobile, Picking Robots :: Logistics Viewpoints:

. . . "this is still an ongoing journey to fully leverage the capabilities of this technology, the potential is clearly huge. Amazon paid $775 million for Kiva, a provider of autonomous mobile robots, but these robots are not capable of picking. In contrast, the bots from IAM Robotics do the full job of a picker.  One can only ask, what might this company be worth as the technology matures?"

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Training program for California Designated Representative (including 3PL) license applicants. Earn a training affidavit.


For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

How Many California Designated Reps Do I Need?

Several California Designated Representatives Might Be Needed - Consider These Reasons

California Pharmacy Law

According to the California Board of Pharmacy website:

"Wholesale operations that distribute dangerous drugs or dangerous devices must be supervised by a registered pharmacist or an individual approved by the board as a designated representative. These companies may not operate unless the pharmacist or designated representative is physically on the licensed premises. To ensure proper control at all times, the board recommends that there be more than one person approved to supervise operations." Specifically, the California Wholesaler license application says (in boldface), "There must be one designated representative on the premises at all times during business operation."

"Each place of business of a third-party logistics provider shall be supervised and managed by a responsible manager. The responsible manager shall be responsible for the compliance of the place of business with state and federal laws governing third-party logistics providers and with the third-party logistics provider's customer specifications, except where the customer's specifications conflict with state or federal laws. The responsible manager shall maintain an active license as a designated representative-3PL with the board at all times during which he or she is designated as the responsible manager." Specifically, the California Third-Party Logistics Provider license application says (in boldface), "There must be one licensed designated representative-3PL on the premises at all times during business operation."
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When the business operations and staffing model are taken into consideration, some companies will need more than one designated representative. In other words, when the business is operating, there must be at least one designated representative there. Scheduling designated representative coverage starts to get tricky when you figure in vacations, days off, multiple shifts, etc. To reiterate the Board, there must be one licensed designated representative on the premises at all times during business operation.

Good Business Practice

And just when you think you've got it all covered ...

It's not unusual for some businesses to manage with just one designated representative, or keep the bare minimum of licensed designated representatives on staff.  However, these companies can run into a situation that can affect the company's business financial health. In the event the company loses a licensed designated representative, for example, the designated rep quits, and cross-coverage by another licensed designated representative isn't possible, then the business operation could get into trouble with the Board, or just as bad, must shut down (until a licensed designated rep can be on premise).

It's a difficult scenario, to be left scrambling, trying to find, hire, and get a new employee properly licensed as a designated rep.  Therefore, consider the risks, and keep just the "right" number of licensed designated representatives.

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Training programs for California Designated Representative (including 3PL) license applicants - Earn a training affidavit

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

FDA Offers Draft Guidance to Further Secure Drug Supply Chain


Updated December 1, 2025

One of the original links broke.

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Read the full article: FDA Offers Draft Guidance to Further Secure Drug Supply Chain | RAPS:

"Last Friday, FDA released new draft guidance to help industry, state and local governments categorize the entities in the drug supply chain in accordance with the DSCSA and help clarify which companies are engaged in activities that require licensure and annual reporting.

The 18-page draft, titled "Identifying Trading Partners Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act," notes the confusion related to defining wholesale distributor and wholesale distribution, as well as confusion over what an affiliate of a manufacturer means."

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Training program for California drug or device wholesaler license applicants
Training program for California third party logistics (3PL) providers license applicants


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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Friday, August 18, 2017

CMS revamps claims review process | HME News

Read the full article: CMS revamps claims review process | HME News:

"Claims submitted by providers that have the highest claim error rates or billing practices that vary significantly from their peers will soon face increased scrutiny, CMS has announced.

As part of an expanding “Targeted Probe and Educate” program, the Medicare Administrative Contractors will identify these providers through data analysis."

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Training program for California Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) license applicants - Earn a completion certificate



For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Will Traceability Services Be Outsourced? | Pharmaceutical Technology

Outsourcing Traceability Services

Read the complete article: Will Traceability Services Be Outsourced? | Pharmaceutical Technology:

. . . "and in the future, we can expect some other US 3PLs to offer a similar service. Woodfield hosts TraceLink for each client and manages it for clients, along with other services."

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Earn a training affidavit - For California Designated Representative-3PL license applicants


For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Monday, July 24, 2017

Designated Representative - 3PL License - CA State Board of Pharmacy

California Designated Representative-3PL License

Learn more: Designated Representative - 3PL License - California State Board of Pharmacy:

"To be licensed as a Designated Representative - 3PL in California, you must satisfy the requirements under Business and Professions Code section 4053.1. Each place of business of a third-party logistics provider shall be supervised and managed by a responsible manager. The responsible manager shall be responsible for the compliance of the place of business with state and federal laws governing third-party logistics providers and with the third-party logistics provider’s customer specifications, except where the customer’s specifications conflict with state or federal laws. The responsible manager shall maintain an active license as a designated representative-3PL with the board at all times during which he or she is designated as the responsible manager."

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California Designated Representative Training Course For 3PL (third-party logistics providers) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy
California Designated Representative Training Course For 3PL (third-party logistics providers) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy


For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Amazon poised to deliver disruption in medical supply industry - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Read the full article:  Amazon poised to deliver disruption in medical supply industry - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events:

"With a stronghold on the consumer market, Amazon is eying the business-to-business segment as it builds its seller base. Soon, that familiar smiling brown box will make its way from porches to providers' front doors and that may make for some disgruntled medical supply distributors."

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Training program for California home medical device retailer (HMDR) license applicants
CA HMDR Exemptee online internet-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.
The Exemptee Institute

NEW! CA Designated Representative-3PL online training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.- We'll send you the 3PL training affidavit upon successful course completion.
CA Designated Representative online web-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc. - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
FL Certified Designated Representative (CDR) online exam prep course - Lots of practice exams - Practice makes perfect!
The Designated Representative Institute

Monday, July 17, 2017

First Quarter HME Audit Key Report Released | HomeCare Magazine

HME Audit Key Report

Read the whole article: First Quarter HME Audit Key Report Released | HomeCare Magazine:

"The latest HME Audit Key survey results, running through the first quarter of 2017, show continued appeal determinations in favor of suppliers in several product categories, including overturn rates of 68 percent for respiratory products, 77 percent for ostomy, urological, wound care, and diabetic supplies, and 81 percent for NPWT devices and supplies. Other highlights from this round include:"
. . .

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Read the report mentioned above:
Examining the Impact of Medicare - Audits on HME Suppliers

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Training program for California Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee license applicants

CA HMDR Exemptee online internet-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.
The Exemptee Institute

NEW! CA Designated Representative-3PL online training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.- We'll send you the 3PL training affidavit upon successful course completion.
CA Designated Representative online web-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc. - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
FL Certified Designated Representative (CDR) online exam prep course - Lots of practice exams - Practice makes perfect!
The Designated Representative Institute

Monday, July 10, 2017

Cardinal Health’s Unhappy Profit Surprise: The Coevolution of Pharmacy Buying Groups and Wholesaler Economics (rerun) - Drug Channels

Read the full article: Drug Channels: Cardinal Health’s Unhappy Profit Surprise: The Coevolution of Pharmacy Buying Groups and Wholesaler Economics (rerun):

"Independent pharmacies have been backed into a corner—and have responded by pushing back against their wholesale suppliers. Cardinal’s warning highlights the coevolution of profits within the pharmacy channel ecosystem. Expect wholesalers to be increasingly desperate to make up these lost funds. "

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Training program for California Designated Representative license applicants

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

DSCSA Enforcement Delay - What It Means for You | Clarkston Consulting

Read the full article: DSCSA Enforcement Delay - What It Means for You | Clarkston Consulting:

"On June 30, 2017, the FDA published a draft guidance announcing an enforcement delay for the pharmaceutical manufacturer’s requirement under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). The delay pushes enforcement back a full year from November 27, 2017 to November 27, 2018."

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Licensees Must Provide Email Address to the Board

Licensees Must Provide Email Address

"Beginning July 1, 2017, a new law requires pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, intern pharmacists and designated representatives to register their email address with the Board of Pharmacy within 60 days of obtaining a license or at the time of license renewal. In addition, licensees must update their information within 60 days of changing their email address."

Source: The Script (June 2017) - California Board of Pharmacy

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Training program for California Designated Representative license applicants

CA HMDR Exemptee online internet-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.
The Exemptee Institute

NEW! CA Designated Representative-3PL online training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.- We'll send you the 3PL training affidavit upon successful course completion.
CA Designated Representative online web-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc. - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
FL Certified Designated Representative (CDR) online exam prep course - Lots of practice exams - Practice makes perfect!
The Designated Representative Institute

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Medicare: Fix Payment Methodologies That Put Senior Care at Risk - Morning Consult

Read the full opinion: Medicare: Fix Payment Methodologies That Put Senior Care at Risk - Morning Consult:

"But if chronic cuts, under reimbursement, and failure to apply appropriate funding methodologies continue, rather than receive services at home, patients will certainly be forced to a hospital or other institutional settings — resulting in significantly higher costs to Medicare and counteracting the program’s current goals of improving value and reducing hospitalizations."

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Training program for California HMDR Exemptee license applicants
CA HMDR Exemptee online internet-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.
The Exemptee Institute

NEW! CA Designated Representative-3PL online training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.- We'll send you the 3PL training affidavit upon successful course completion.
CA Designated Representative online web-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc. - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
FL Certified Designated Representative (CDR) online exam prep course - Lots of practice exams - Practice makes perfect!
The Designated Representative Institute

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee License Application

HMDR Exemptee License Application

Application For Home Medical Device Retailer Exemptee (on the state's webpage)

The California HMDR Exemptee license application form has been more difficult to find lately, so I've posted the link above for your convenience.

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course - Accepted by the California Department of Public Health (Food and Drug Branch)

The SkillsPlus International Inc. California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course is accepted by the California Department of Public Health (Food and Drug Branch)


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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

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