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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.

Take Courses Offered By SkillsPlus International Inc.

Our training programs are:

• Recommended
• Respected
• Trusted
• Convenient - online classroom available 24/7
• Time-Tested - courses offered since 2002
• Popular - nearly 10,000 students trained! Best selling!
• APPROVED!  You can buy a course now!

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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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The ONLY Board-approved California Designated Representative training provider ...

Updated May 22, 2026

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.

Learn more and purchase a course for:

       Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors

Board-Approved California Designated Representative Training

If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license you’ll need to include a training affidavit (as proof of training course completion) in your Designated Representative license application.

Only training program providers approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy are allowed to complete your training affidavit.

SkillsPlus International Inc. is the ONLY training company that is approved by the California Board of Pharmacy to provide California Designated Representative training programs for wholesalers, 3PL (third-party logistics providers), and reverse distributors.

SkillsPlus International is a trusted training provider with nearly 10,000 students taking our state license-related training programs since 2002.

Contact Us

The best way to contact us is by email:  

Send an email to Jennifer Payne - SkillsPlus International Inc.

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.

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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

• Enroll Now! California Designated Representative 3PL Online Training Course
• 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

ASHP's Sterile Compounding Checklist

Updated December 6, 2025

You might also be interested in:

• ASHP STERILE COMPOUNDING COMPETENCY LIBRARY
• Compounding Quality Center of Excellence On-demand Training - FDA.gov

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Updated September 2, 2019

The link in the original post below is broken.  You might also be interested in:

• ASHP - Sterile Compounding Resource Center
• ASHP Guidelines on Outsourcing Sterile Compounding Services (2015 PDF)

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The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) just published this document:
     Eight Critical Steps Related to Sterile Compounding Services - Member Action Check List

In the checklist, ASHP says:

"ASHP strongly encourages you to review this list, even if your pharmacy department does not have a contract with an external compounding facility. This is important because off-site clinics or affiliated entities within your health system may have developed independent contracts that the pharmacy department was not involved in securing."

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The largest selection of Board-approved California Designated Representative training programs. 3 distinct courses for wholesalers, 3PL, reversed distributors. Earns a Board-accepted training affidavit.

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 Select Your Training Vendor

• Buy now! California Designated Representative training for: 
       Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors
• Buy now! California Exemptee training certification

I just read this book by Linda Ireland, Domino: How Customer Experience Can Tip Everything in Your Business Toward Better Financial Performance . Her writing inspired this post.

You're probably following this blog because you need Exemptee or Designated Representative training. In California, there aren't all that many training vendors in this niche space. As you go comparison shopping, keep these Domino customer experience thoughts in mind:

1. You want to learn about credible options. The vendor is trying to earn your business.
2. You envision a solution and problem solved. The vendor needs to demonstrate, and allow you to experience, how they are going to best solve your needs.
3. You want to buy products and services where you're in control, and it's convenient. The vendor wants to 'protect' you, by affirming any purchase decisions you've made.
4. You want to experience problem solved, and needs are met. The vendor needs to stay engaged, ensuring your need was truly solved.
5. You want to learn what else the vendor has to offer that solves your other problems or needs. The proactive vendor anticipates your future needs.

Bottomline, as you go shopping, keep your customer hat on, and monitor if your prospective vendor is acting in your best interests. Happy hunting!

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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