Renew Your License Early - Avoid New Computer System Disruptions - CA Board of Pharmacy

Updated January 11, 2025

Go here, for Personal License Renewal:

https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/licensees/personal/personal_lic_renew.shtml

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California Board of Pharmacy:

"Does your license expire August 31, September 1, September 30 or October 1?

If so, please note:

The Department of Consumer Affairs is beginning its transition to a new computer system. Phase 1 implementation begins for certain departmental agencies in mid-September 2013. During this transition, there will be temporary disruptions in cashiering and other services affecting all Department of Consumer Affairs agencies, including the Board of Pharmacy. These disruptions will prevent the update of licensing records available online. (The Board of Pharmacy will transfer to the new system in phase 2.)

If your license renewal date falls between August 31 to October 1 (inclusive), these cashiering disruptions could affect you.

Please renew your license early! Do not wait and risk delayed renewal of your license!"


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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

Not All E-learning Is The Same - Demand More!

Not All E-learning Is The Same | SkillsPlus International Info:

"Everybody wants to offer online e-learning solutions for their staff training and development needs. But not all e-learning is the same. E-learning should go beyond reading a book on a computer screen. Honestly, if I am going to read the words on a page I would rather be under a fluffy blanket, and be curled up on the couch with a pot of hot tea and some butter cookies. E-learning should make full use of the technology of the computer.

• I want the instructor to talk to me, preferably, on the screen.
• Add some pictures, or better yet, add some live action video and animation.
• Provide some interaction to keep me fully engaged and challenged.
• Provide a handout to go along with the course so I can use that as a memory jogger after I have completed the course.
• E-learning developers, challenge yourself to go beyond republishing the text book on the computer screen.

E-learning purchasers, demand more from your providers."

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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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• California Home Medical Device Retailer - HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course (approved by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch)

HMDR Exemptee Training Program

SkillsPlus International Inc. is a long running provider of training to home medical device retailers (HMDR) and durable medical equipment (DME) providers.

Since 2002 SkillsPlus has provided up-to-date training for their clients. This website page, California Exemptee HMDR and DME Providers Certification Course,  provides information specific to the California Exemptee certification course. For those seeking two certifications, this course also meets the requirements for the Board of Pharmacy California Designated Representative.

California requires home medical device retailers to retain an on-site Exemptee to conduct their business. The Exemptee must be physically present during all hours of operation. This course is recommended by the Department of Public Health, as it meets the training requirements for this training and covers:

• California Code of Regulations 
• Business and Professions Code 
• Prescription Drug Laws 
• Controlled Substances 
• USP Storage Conditions 
• Health and Safety Code 

To meet this requirement, they offer a web-based, self-study class, and the final exam for this certification. The class is fast, to the point, and has helped thousands of potential California Exemptees get licensed.

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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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California HMDR Licensing Program - Home Page

• People also look for this California Exemptee training certification course for HMDR - purchase now to take this online training program

CA HMDR Licensing Program Home Page:

"The HMDR Program is a CDPH program mandated by Assembly Bill 1496 of the 1999-2000 legislative session. This Program licenses all California and Out-of-State facilities and businesses who supply medical devices or durable medical equipment for use in the home to treat acute or chronic illnesses or injuries. There are three distinct licenses issued by the HMDR Program, in-state California firms, out-of-state firms, and (pharmacist) exemptees who are required employees of firms selling prescription, dangerous medical devices as described under California and Federal medical device laws. . . . Please contact the home medical device retail desk at (916) 650- 6500 should you have further questions."

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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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Select e-Learning That Is Pure, Safe and Effective

This post, Select e-Learning That Is Pure, Safe and Effective | SkillsPlus International Info: 'via Blog this', originally appeared on the SkillsPlus International Info Blog and is reproduced with permission from the author.

Selecting an online e-Learning course is really rather simple.

1. Identify the course you really need. An Internet search is a great way to learn what is offered.
2. If they boast about being the least expensive, remember that you get what you pay for. The best business advice I ever got from one of my accountants was, never purchase cheap.
3. Compare the objectives of each course versus your requirements.
4. Call the vendor and ask if there is a handout. If not, begin to wonder if the vendor is afraid that the lesson content may not be accurate and not stand up to a critical review.
5. Ask to see a preview of the course. If they do not offer a free preview, question what they are hiding. Be concerned that you will be paying a lot of money to read a book on your computer screen.

Demand more!

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An E-learning Black Box Warning: Caution, This Course May Be Hazardous to Your Sanity

• Recommended regulatory compliance online training courses and programs by SkillsPlus International Inc. | FDA cGMP | California Designated Representatives & HMDR Exemptees

This post, An E-learning Black Box Warning: Caution, This Course May Be Hazardous to Your Sanity | SkillsPlus International Info:   'via Blog this', originally appeared on the SkillsPlus International Info Blog and is reproduced with permission from the author.

I have taken many e-learning courses over many years. Recently I purchased an e-learning course that really needed to carry a black box warning: Caution this course may be…

After purchasing the class I signed in and after some struggling I finally found the first lesson. I clicked the link that said “start.” Well it did, sort of. A PowerPoint slide popped up. Now, I like PowerPoint if done well. However, this slide was full of text so small that I could not read it except by switching to my large screen monitor. There were two paragraphs of text. Now I must admit that I am getting a little older and perhaps the eye glasses need an update. So I waited for something to happen. I waited and waited, until I realized this was it. Read the text baby. So read I did, clicked continued, and finally got to the quiz. While taking the quiz, I wanted to review some content. No, that was not allowed. I responded to the questions the best that I could. If I missed the answer, the only feedback I got was, Incorrect!.

After one lesson I decided that there had to be a better way to learn. I found someone who offered the course in a true online e-learning environment.

Watch tomorrow’s blog to learn how to choose an e-learning provider.

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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

Not All E-learning Is The Same

Image via WikipediaThis post, Not All E-learning Is The Same | SkillsPlus International Info:  'via Blog this', originally appeared on the SkillsPlus International Info Blog and is reproduced with permission from the author.

Everybody wants to offer online e-learning solutions for their staff training and development needs. But not all e-learning is the same. E-learning should go beyond reading a book on a computer screen. Honestly, if I am going to read the words on a page I would rather be under a fluffy blanket, and be curled up on the couch with a pot of hot tea and some butter cookies. E-learning should make full use of the technology of the computer.

• I want the instructor to talk to me, preferably, on the screen.
• Add some pictures, or better yet, add some live action video and animation.
• Provide some interaction to keep me fully engaged and challenged.
• Provide a handout to go along with the course so I can use that as a memory jogger after I have completed the course.

• E-learning developers, challenge yourself to go beyond republishing the text book on the computer screen.
• E-learning purchasers, demand more from your providers.

Watch for tomorrow’s post for an e-learning black box warning.

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FL CDR - Exam Grade Results

Updated February 4, 2026

According to the March 2024 version of the CDR CIB:

"Notification of Results. All candidates will receive an official photo-bearing exam result report immediately following completion of their examination. Please verify that all information is correct on your exam result report prior to leaving the test center. "

Florida Certified Designated Representative Candidate Information Booklet (CDR CIB)

CAUTION - there are old versions of the candidate information booklet (CIB) that can be found on the internet. Be sure you're referencing the most current version. Here's how to find it.

Go to the home page of the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation:
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/

In the search box, enter "candidate information booklets."  Then click "DDC – Certified Designated Representative."

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Once you've taken the Florida Certified Designated Representative Laws and Rules Examination - Computer Based Test (CBT), no doubt you'll be eager to find out your grade and whether you passed or not.

According to the Candidate Information Booklet for the Florida Certified Designated Representative Laws and Rules Examination - Computer Based Test (CBT), dated March 2011, here's how you'll get your score:

1. Preliminary Score
   - The preliminary report is intended to give you a general idea of how you scored, but is not official or legally binding, and cannot be used to gain licensure or employment
   - On Screen:  The preliminary score will be given to you immediately following completion of the examination, and will appear immediately on the computer screen
   - On Paper:  A preliminary score report will be printed at the examination site
2. Official Score
   - Scores may  be changed after expert review if they find a technical problem, misconduct, or unusual pattern in exam question responses.  This means that your preliminary score report may not reflect your true score.
   - Official examination results can be obtained online after ten business days from:
   Florida Department of Health - Examination Grade Report Search Page

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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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California Designated Representative Training Programs

Updated August 14, 2017

Also found on the web:

• Designated Rep Certification Class
• Training Program For California Designated Representatives
• California Designated Representative Training Program

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The best, popular, and well-respected:

Designated Representative & Exemptee Training - offered by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.

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