The Exemptee Institute

• California HMDR Exemptee Training - for home medical device retailers - register to take this course now!

Home - Exemptee Institute of SkillsPlus Intl Inc:

"Since 2002, SkillsPlus Intl Inc. has offered an approved California Department of Public Health Home Medical Device Retailer (CDPH HMDR) training certification course. Establishing our Exemptee Institute is our commitment to offer the highest quality Exemptee training certification course available on the market."

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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

No Significant Difference - Compares distance education to face-to-face

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Updated August 26, 2021

The original link broke.

You can still explore the exact same topic at this website:

No Significant Difference - DETA

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This body of research supports distance education as neither better or worse than face-to-face education.  Once you factor in cost and convenience, it would seem that online training is the big winner.

No Significant Difference - Presented by WCET:

"Does taking a course via distance education lower a student's chances for success as compared to the same student taking the same course in a face-to-face format?

Mr. Russell collected research studies addressing this question from as far back as 1928. The studies included in his collection involve a wide array of distance delivery modes including correspondence (printed materials sent out to students), radio, television, video, and online. Mr. Russell found that an overwhelming number of studies showed that when the course materials and teaching methodology were held constant, there were no significant differences (NSD) between student outcomes in a distance delivery course as compared to a face to face course. In other words, student outcomes in distance delivery courses were neither worse nor better than those in face to face courses. Mr. Russell referred to this collection of results as the "No Significant Difference Phenomenon", thus coining the now-common identifier phrase for this body of literature."

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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 License Fees

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

Updated November 30, 2025

Fees constantly change. 

The most current fee schedule can be found on the CA HMDR webpage.

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Question:
How much does it cost to submit a California - Application for home medical device retailer exemptee license - new and renewal.

Answer:
It depends.
According to the application form:

• For a new (never licensed) Exemptee application fee/license fee, it's $250. For an annual renewal, additional license, relocation, or change of ownership, it's $150. 
• Oh, and by the way, if you're more than 30 days late, tack on an additional $10 in late fees.

Source:

California Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) License Applications

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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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SkillsPlus International Inc. - Vendor Highlight

• 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

Related articles

• California HMDR Exemptee - Online CBT Training (skillsplusinfo.blogspot.com)
• CA Home Medical Device Retailer Exemptee License Application (skillsplusinfo.blogspot.com)
• CA HMDR Facilities Must Have Policies and Procedures (skillsplusinfo.blogspot.com)
• Don't Get Caught Without A California HMDR Exemptee (skillsplusinfo.blogspot.com)

Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR)

About Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Exam Prep :

"Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program - Certified Designated Representative: All prescription drug wholesale distributor and out-of-state prescription drug wholesale distributor permittees and applicants must designate in writing at least one natural person to serve as the designated representative for a given establishment."

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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:

• FL Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Exam 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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Florida Certification as a Designated Representative - Application Form

• CDR Training Services - Training overview by CDR Resource Center

Updated December 2, 2025

The original link broke.

You might also be interested in this webpage, that also contains a link to the application form:

CDR Info - CDR Resource Center:
https://cdrresourcecenter.com/web/site/cdr-info

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Application for FL Certification as a Designated Representative

Florida Certification as a Designated Representative - Application Form (click this link)  

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It's always hard to find the forms you need, so I'm posting this link to the FL Licensing Portal collection of application forms.

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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

Reinforce Key Regulatory Messages - Use Posters

Updated 12/6/2022

The original links broke, as the posters are no longer available.

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Drug wholesaler designated representatives and medical device exemptees often need to recruit the help of staff around them to ensure the company complies with regulatory requirements.

If you're looking to make your company's training or quality programs more robust, consider using posters to reinforce your key messages.

SkillsPlus International Inc. announces, "Poster! Posters! and More Posters!" in the release of their brand new GMP poster series, SkillsPlus International Inc. - GMP Good Manufacturing Practice and QSR Quality System Regulation - Large Posters (23" x 35"). Alternatively, you can also scan their offerings in the SkillsPlus GMP Poster Catalog. I find these posters strikingly beautiful, and convey very simple and understandable messages.

By the way, if you think these posters don't apply to your work situation, I encourage you to think twice. Many of them apply to many diverse work settings. Folks have been clamoring for more work-related posters, so it's great to see these new additions to poster offerings. Check it out!

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