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• Wholesaler Training Course
• 3PL Training Course
• Reverse Distributor Training Course

Updated February 28, 2026

California Designated Representative Training Programs - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy

Are You Applying For A Designated Representative License?

If you're applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you'll need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet. Earn a training affidavit by taking any one of our approved California Designated Representative training courses.

SkillsPlus International Inc. offers the largest selection of California Board of Pharmacy-approved training programs for California Designated Representative license applicants; and is the ONLY Board-approved provider of three distinct California Designated Representative online training classes (including one for Reverse Distributors). Each online course confers a Board-recognized training affidavit.

Here's Why You Should Take An "Approved" Training Program Or Course

The California Designated Representative Application - Training Affidavit Form specifies:

• "The individual applying for a designated representative license in California has completed an approved training program required by Section 4053(b)(3) of the California Business and Professions Code that addressed ..."
• That the training affidavit must "be completed by the person having direct knowledge of the applicant’s training. The applicant may not verify his/her own training."

The Board is essentially saying:

• If applicants attempt self-study, or take "home-grown" training that isn't Board-approved, the submitted training program won't be accepted.
• Let the buyer beware! If you need a Board-approved training course, make sure the program being offered is officially approved and accepted by the Board of Pharmacy.

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California Designated Representative Training Courses - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

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Training Course For Florida Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor CDR Candidates

•  You might also need the following Board-approved California Designated Representative courses: - Wholesaler Training Course - 3PL Training Course - Reverse Distributor Training Course

Training For Florida Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Candidates

All prescription drug wholesale distributors (including virtual BROKER-ONLY), and companies that are seeking to do business in or with the State of Florida, are required to have a full-time Florida licensed Certified Designated Representative (CDR). A Florida licensed Certified Designated Representative (CDR) must be employed by the Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor at the time of new application, and during all operating hours of the facility. The State of Florida itself, administers the official proctored State exam. This training course has everything you need to train your staff to pass the official State of Florida exam.

Learn more about the course, and buy now! 
FLORIDA – Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Training Course (by CDR Resource Center)

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

DME Industry Associations - HME Business

• California HMDR Exemptee online training program. State-approved by the CDPH of California. For home medical device retail Exemptee license applicants. Earn a course completion certificate to include in your license application submission.

Updated March 2, 2026:

HME Business just published a list of DME industry associations. It shows national, and state & regional associations.

View the full list of associations:  DME Industry Associations - HME Business

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Pulse Oximeter Accuracy and Limitations - FDA.gov

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Doctors have long known that pulse oximeters are less accurate in estimating blood oxygen levels in non-white patients, but the discrepancies were considered insignificant. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed some of the real dangers of these flaws, as the devices gave falsely high oxygen readings in patients with dark skin.

"The FDA announced a virtual meeting of the CDRH Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee on November 1, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. For additional meeting details, see the meeting announcement in the Federal Register. 

The committee will discuss ongoing concerns that pulse oximeters may be less accurate in individuals with darker skin pigmentations. The committee will also discuss factors that may affect pulse oximeter accuracy and performance, the available evidence about the accuracy of pulse oximeters, recommendations for patients and health care providers, and the amount, and type of data that should be provided by manufacturers to assess pulse oximeter accuracy and to guide other regulatory actions as needed."

Source:  Pulse Oximeter Accuracy and Limitations: FDA Safety Communication - FDA.gov

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

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The Best California Designated Representative Training

SkillsPlus International Inc. proudly offers the largest selection of Board-approved training programs for California Designated Representative license applicants and their supervisors/managers.

Learn more, and purchase an online training course:

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

All of these training programs are approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Successful course completion earns a training affidavit to include in your California Designated Representative license application. Each course covers the required topics specified in the license application form.

Nearly 10,000 students have taken our popular state license-related training classes!

SkillsPlus International Inc. proudly offers the largest selection of Board-approved training programs for California Designated Representative license applicants and their supervisors/managers.

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

California HMDR Exemptee Online Training Certification Class

• State-approved California Exemptee training for Exemptee license applicants & their managers

California HMDR Exemptee online training certification course

- for home medical device retailers​

Buy Exemptee training now!

If you are applying for a California Exemptee license, you'll need to include proof of required training in your license application. Take this online course to earn a course completion certificate accepted by the California Department of Public Health - include it in your license application.

• $525 per student. 
• Earns a course completion certificate accepted by the California Department of Public Health. Covers required topics specified in the Exemptee license application form
• Learn more and buy - no extra fees to retake quizzes

Nearly 10,000 students have taken our state license-related training programs.

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

California Exemptee Certification

SkillsPlus International Inc.'s Exemptee certification course is accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch | Learn more, buy now!

Updated June 4, 2026

California Exemptee Certification

This online Exemptee certification course by SkillsPlus International Inc. is approved by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch. 

• This course covers the required topics specified in the California HMDR Exemptee license application. 
• Successful class completion earns a course completion certificate, accepted by the California Department of Public Health – Food and Drug Branch, to include in your Exemptee license application.
• $525 per student. In addition, there are no extra fees to retake quizzes. 
• The online classroom is open 24 x 7 to accommodate your busy schedule. Furthermore, you can come and go as often as needed.
• We’ve added something new, closed captioning. Students can read what the course instructor is teaching. This feature helps ESL (English as a second language) students, and hard of hearing students. Similarly, we’re making this course accessible!
• SkillsPlus International Inc. is a premier provider of training programs — Nearly 10,000 students have taken our state license-related training classes. In other words, we offer very popular courses!
• We have the experience — offering state license-related training courses continuously since 2002. In conclusion, we’ve got the experience!

Take the next step:  Buy now - California Exemptee Training Certification Course

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

FDA Issues Safety Communication About Philips Recall - Sleep Review

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According to the article:

"The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting people who use Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines and their health care providers that Philips Respironics has recalled certain devices (see table below) due to potential health risks. The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam, which is used to reduce sound and vibration in these affected devices, may break down and potentially enter the device’s air pathway. If this occurs, black debris from the foam or certain chemicals released into the device’s air pathway may be inhaled or swallowed by the person using the device.

If you use one of these affected devices (see table below), talk to your health care provider to decide on a suitable treatment for your condition and follow the recommendations listed below.

Philips Respironics is recalling the following affected devices manufactured between 2009 and April 26, 2021."

Read the full source article:  FDA Issues Safety Communication About Philips Recall - Sleep Review

Related news:

• PHILIPS ISSUES RECALL - HME News
• PHILIPS RECALL: AASM CALLS FOR SUPPORT FROM CMS, PAYERS

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

California Designated Representative License Training - For Wholesalers

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• People also buy training for: 3PL | Reverse Distributors 

Updated February 13, 2026

California Designated Representative Wholesaler License - Online Training Course

• If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet. Earn a training affidavit (accepted by the Board) by taking any one of our courses.
• State-approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Online training classroom available 24 x 7. Come and go as needed.
• Nearly 10,000 students have taken our state license-related courses
• Offered continuously since 2002

Recommended Training Provided By SkillsPlus Intl Inc.

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Growing Power Outages Pose Grave Threat To People Who Need Medical Equipment To Live - NPR. org

• California Exemptee Training - Purchase now to take this online training class, California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course. For home medical device retailers.

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Growing Power Outages Pose Grave Threat To People Who Need Medical Equipment To Live

According to the article:

"Over the past several decades, Americans have increasingly benefited from in-home technology, which can extend lifespans and enable more people to stay in their own homes. But the expanding array of such devices — including home oxygen machines, medication nebulizers, home dialysis, infusion pumps, and electric wheelchairs — all depend on a reliable power supply."

" . . . a study published earlier this year in the journal Epidemiology which found that rentals of oxygen equipment had nearly tripled from 2008 to 2018, based on data from more than 243,000 Kaiser Permanente patients."

Read the full source article:  Growing Power Outages Pose Grave Threat To People Who Need Medical Equipment To Live - NPR.org

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California Exemptee Training - Purchase now to take this online training class, California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course. For home medical device retailers. We've added something new, closed captioning. Students can read what the course instructor is teaching. This feature helps ESL (English as a second language) students, and hard of hearing students.

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Exemptee Training | Designated Representative Training

Purchase now to take one of these online training courses: 
     California HMDR Exemptee 
     California Designated Representative:
         Wholesaler | 3PL | Reverse Distributor
     Florida CDR training & examination preparation

California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course

• State approved by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch
• For home medical device retailers (HMDR)
• We've added something new, closed captioning. Students can read what the course instructor is teaching. This feature helps ESL (English as a second language) students, and hard of hearing students. 

California Designated Representative Training Courses

• State approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• For wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors

Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Training & Exam Preparation

• Training, courses, examination preparation, consulting, and more!

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HMDR Exemptee Training | Designated Representative Training

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

AHRQ: Studies Fail to Show Long-Term Benefit for CPAP - MedPage Today

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According to this article, AHRQ: Studies Fail to Show Long-Term Benefit for CPAP -  Sleep apnea specialists dumbfounded at critique of "gold standard" treatment:

"The big fear that I have, and many of my colleagues have, is that the way this report is worded could easily be misinterpreted as saying that prescribing CPAP doesn't improve these (long-term) outcomes, so we shouldn't be paying for it," said David Rapoport, MD, who directs the sleep medicine research program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

He said CPAP is widely recognized as the most effective treatment for improving OSA symptoms, such as snoring and daytime sleepiness.

"Nothing else even comes close," he said. "CPAP s really a remarkable treatment for addressing the breathing disorder associated with obstructive sleep apnea. But it has to be used, and compliance remains a big issue."

Read the full source article:  AHRQ: Studies Fail to Show Long-Term Benefit for CPAP - MedPage Today

Additional resources cited in the article:

• Draft Technology Assessment - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (PDF)
• Recognition and Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Older Americans - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

3PL - California Designated Representative Training Course - for third-party logistics providers

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• People also search for Calif Des Rep training courses for: wholesalers | reverse distributors

Updated May 22, 2026

California Designated Representative-3PL

According to the California 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."

California Designated Representative-3PL Training Course

If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet.

Register Now! California Designated Representative 3PL Training Course

• Earn a training affidavit (accepted by the Board) by taking any one of our California Designated Representative courses for:  3PL | Wholesalers | Reverse Distributors
• Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Online training classroom available 24 x 7
• Nearly 10,000 students have taken our state license-related courses

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3PL - California Designated Representative Training Course - for third-party logistics providers

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

LAWBOOK FOR PHARMACY - California State Board of Pharmacy

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Updated January 1, 2026

It's that time of year again.

Here's the updated California Pharmacy Law Book for the current year.

Lawbook for Pharmacy - a free publication from the California State Board of Pharmacy (PDF)

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

HME Providers See Spike In Demand For Home Oxygen Therapy

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According to the article:

"As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, HME providers are seeing a spike in demand for home oxygen therapy, so much so that they’re worrying about their supply of concentrators."

 "“We’re really struggling with the volume because of the delays in shipping from manufacturers,” said Irene Magee, vice president and director of Green Island, N.Y.-based Northeast Home Medical Equipment.  

Providers are also juggling a wide range of patient therapy needs for a disease with a lot of unknowns. Some patients only need oxygen for a day or two, while others are longer term or have higher-flow needs." 

Read the full source article:  PROVIDERS BATTLE SURGE, WORRY ABOUT INVENTORY - HME NEWS

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training 
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Six Crucial Trends Facing U.S. Drug Wholesalers - Drug Channels

• California Designated Representative Training - Board-approved online training courses for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the Board for your license application.

According to the article:

"This year has demonstrated the underlying resilience of U.S. distribution channels for prescription drugs. Pharmaceutical wholesalers have maintained shipments and operational capacity. They are now poised to play a vital role in distributing COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics as they become available. However, there are substantial uncertainties about the timing and level of financial impact on wholesalers’ economics.

Below, I highlight six trends that will affect the U.S. drug wholesaling industry."

Read the full source article:  Six Crucial Trends Facing U.S. Drug Wholesalers - Drug Channels

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training - New!
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

People with Sleep Apnea Disproportionately Admitted to Hospital for COVID-19 - Sleep Review

• Buy now! California Exemptee Training Certification Course.
• California Exemptee Training - online training certification course for home medical device retailers (HMDR). This online training certification course: 1) offers a course completion certificate for your application, 2) satisfies Exemptee license application requirements, and 3) is also appropriate for those responsible for overseeing prescription devices (e.g., business owners, managers, etc.).

Read the full article:  People with Sleep Apnea Disproportionately Admitted to Hospital for COVID-19 - Sleep Review

According to the article:

"The comparison of the register information revealed that 29% of the patients admitted to hospital care had already been diagnosed with sleep apnea. The number is significant, as only 3.1% of the population of Southwest Finland is getting treatment for sleep apnea. Even though the total number of patients in the study was low, the share of sleep apnea patients was high. The extent of sleep apnea among the patients cannot only be explained by the obesity often met in sleep apnea patients, being one of the already known risk factors for severe COVID-19.

“The finding was strong enough to justify the question of sleep apnea as a risk factor for COVID-19. In principle, a patient may need hospital care when they have a COVID-19 infection if they also have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea anticipates a severe form of COVID-19,” Feuth says."

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California Exemptee Training - online training certification course for home medical device retailers (HMDR). This online training certification course: 1) offers a course completion certificate for your application, 2) satisfies Exemptee license application requirements, and 3) is also appropriate for those responsible for overseeing prescription devices (e.g., business owners, managers, etc.).

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

HMDR Renewal Inspection Violations - for home medical device retailers

• Buy now! California Exemptee license training certification course.
• For Home Medical Device Retailers. If you are applying for a California HMDR Exemptee license, you need to include proof of required training in your application. Take this online course to earn a course completion certificate for your license application.

Updated May 26, 2026

Common California HMDR Renewal Inspection Violations

Renewal Inspections & Frequency

“Renewal inspections can take place annually, unannounced, at any HMDR facility during normal business hours. A customer complaint or other referral may also trigger an inspection.”

Some Common Inspection Violations

“Common violations of the California Health and Safety Code include: 

• Dispensing prescription devices without a valid HMDR exemptee on the premise
• Lack of dispensing records for prescription devices
• Inadequate procedures for the cleaning and maintenance of rental devices
• Inadequate staff training or patient/caregiver consultation
• Inadequate quality assurance procedures and/or lack of documentation of quality assurance procedures.”

Source: California Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) -  the source document is no longer available on the California Home Medical Device Retail Program website

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• For Home Medical Device Retailers. If you are applying for a California HMDR Exemptee license, you need to include proof of required training in your application. Take this online course to earn a course completion certificate for your license application.

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

How to avoid getting pulled into healthcare fraud - Medical Economics

• California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Training by SkillsPlus Intl Inc. - Board-Approved. For wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet. Earn a training affidavit (accepted by the Board) by taking any one of theses courses.

According to the article:

"Many fraudulent schemes appear as legitimate business opportunities"

"Here are just some examples of the types of arrangements that should be subjected to a comprehensive regulatory analysis (many may be acceptable, but that conclusion should be reached only after legal review): ... 

Any contract with a DME manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor;

Any contract with a drug manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor;"

Read the full source article:  How to avoid getting pulled into healthcare fraud - Medical Economics

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California HMDR Exemptee and Designated Representative Online Training Courses - State Approved

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

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute