Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Training And More!

• Online Florida CDR Training by CDR Resource Center

Updated March 8, 2026

Over the years, we've fielded many questions revolving around the Florida Certified Designated Representative license.  Of chief interest, is how to go about preparing for the State of Florida Certified Designated Representative Laws & Rules Examination.

I've invited Dr. Sharon B. Roberts* (an expert in the regulatory realm of pharmaceuticals and wholesale drug distribution, and founder of CDR Resource Center) to share some thoughts and introduce the services that CDR Resource Center can provide:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) laws and rules examination preparation
• Consulting expertise in prescription drug regulations and wholesale distribution compliance

Online Florida CDR Training By CDR Resource Center - Automated Online Training & Testing

All Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributors (including virtual BROKER -ONLY), 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). To become a FL licensed CDR a candidate must pass a laws and rules exam administered by the State of Florida.  CDR Resource Center has been training FL CDR candidates for over 12 years for the very difficult State exam.

Training for the State exam is offered in three ways:

1.  CDR Resource Center offers online virtual training allowing the candidate to study at their own pace from any computer.  The virtual training consists of 15 modules of educational and study materials, 100s of sample test questions and timed mock 40 question final exam. Register for FREE on our website - Try a quick FREE sample of the module style online training. 

2.  For the student who would prefer a live instructor, CDR Resource Center offers an 8 hour Webex with a live trainer.  The live training includes a bound law and rules manual, a pre-test, 7 hours of lecture and a post-test.   The live training can be purchased online in the Compliance Consulting section of the cdrresourcecenter.com. 

3.  For the candidate who has taken the State exam already and does not want to take a full course, we offer hourly consulting.  Bring us all your questions and purchase as much time as you’d like.  We can discuss your questions and point you to the correct answers. 

Additional CDR Resource Center Services

CDR Resource Center also provides state licensing support for the drug industry. Our company's licensing support services is unique to the industry allowing companies to pay as they go with no upfront onboarding fees or contracts. 

*About Our Guest Blogger - Sharon B. Roberts

Sharon Roberts, PharmD, JD, CDR

Sharon Roberts, PharmD, JD, CDR has over 25 years in the Pharmaceutical industry as a Registered Pharmacist and practicing Florida lawyer. She then became licensed as a Certified Designated Representative (CDR) and worked for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Drug, Device and Cosmetics Program of the State of Florida where she was a State Inspector/Drug Agent inspecting businesses involved in the manufacture, purchase, storage and sale of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, devices and cosmetics. As part of this experience she became intimately familiar with the Florida Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. The contents of this Act are the basis of the studies required to become a State Certified Designated Representative (CDR). Combining all her experience, she founded CDR Resource Center which offers over 25+ years of experience in the regulatory realm of pharmaceuticals and wholesale drug distribution.

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California Designated Representative Training Programs

SkillsPlus International Inc.'s California Designated Representative Training Courses are accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.   Buy a course now for:
     Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors

Updated June 22, 2026

Nearly 10,000 students trained!

SkillsPlus International Inc. offers the largest selection of California State Board of Pharmacy-approved training programs for California Designated Representative license applicants. Each online training course earns a Board-recognized training affidavit.

Three (3) distinct courses to choose from:

1. California Designated Representative Training Course - for wholesalers
2. California Designated Representative Training Course - for 3PL (third party logistics providers)
3. California Designated Representative Training Course - for reverse distributors

SkillsPlus International Inc. offers the largest selection of California State Board of Pharmacy-approved training programs 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):

• 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

CMS loosens requirements for respiratory equipment - HME News

• California HMDR Exemptee Training (for home medical device retailers) - buy now!

Read the full article:  CMS loosens requirements for respiratory equipment - HME News

According to the article ...

"CMS in an interim final rule published March 30 appeared to significantly expand access to respiratory therapy by temporarily waiving the coverage criteria and face-to-face requirements during the coronavirus pandemic.

The agency says NCDs and LCDs that point to clinical indications for coverage for respiratory equipment— including but not limited to home oxygen, CPAPs, RADs, ventilators and infusion pumps—as well as to face-to-face evaluations, will not apply during the public health emergency."

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California HMDR Exemptee Training - for home medical device retailers - $525 per student - state approved by the CDPH

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

Exemptee Training - for home medical device retailers (HMDR)

Updated July 14, 2026

• Buy now! California Exemptee Training - for HMDR. State approved by the CDPH. $525 per student. Earns a course completion certificate suitable for your Exemptee license application. 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 CDPH - include it in your license application.

California Exemptee Training - for HMDR. State approved by the CDPH. $525 per student. Earns a course completion certificate suitable for your Exemptee license application.

California HMDR Exemptee online training certification class

- for home medical device retailers​

• $525 per student. No extra fees to retake quizzes. 
• Earns a course completion certificate accepted by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Covers required topics specified in the Exemptee license application form
• Learn more!
• Buy now!

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

Contact SkillsPlus International Inc.:  (415) 948-5220

COVID-19 Resources & Guidance - AAHomecare

• California Exemptee Training - online training certification for home medical device retailers. Approved by the CDPH.

Updated June 22, 2026

The original link broke.

You can still find similar information here:

COVID-19 resources and guidance - WHO (World Health Organization):
https://healthcluster.who.int/resources/covid-19-resources-and-guidance

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View the full webpage:  COVID-19 Resources & Guidance - AAHomecare

About this webpage:

"The accelerating spread of the COVID-19 virus has significant implications for the full scope of the healthcare continuum, including the HME community.  In response, CMS, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) have thus far released broadly applicable information related to working with patients and protecting healthcare personnel. This page serves as a resource for the Home Medical Equipment community with all resources in one place."

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California Exemptee Training - for home medical device retailers (HMDR). $525 per student. State approved by the California Department of Public Health.

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

Coronavirus Industry Impact: Patients, Pharmacies, and Wholesalers (Part 1) - Drug Channels

• California Designated Representative Wholesaler - online training program. Board approved. $525 per student. Earns a Board recognized training affidavit. | Learn more and enroll in this course.

Read the full article:  Coronavirus Industry Impact: Patients, Pharmacies, and Wholesalers (Part 1) - Drug Channels

According to the article:

"Two-thirds of our survey’s respondents expect that wholesalers will increase their inventory levels of prescription drugs. Such a change would negatively impact wholesalers’ profitability, at least until gross margins could adjust."

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California Designated Representative Training Programs - for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Board approved. Prices start at $525 per student. Earns a Board recognized training affidavit.

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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 Training Courses

Updated March 5, 2026:

Buy now to take one of these California Designated Representative training courses for:
      Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors

SkillsPlus International Inc.'s California Designated Representative training courses are accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy. These programs are straightforward, a good value, and a fast way to learn required subjects specified in the California Designated Representative license applications. All lessons are accessible in an online classroom 24 x 7.

SkillsPlus International Inc.'s California Designated Representative training courses are accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy. These programs are straightforward, a good value, and a fast way to learn required subjects specified in the California Designated Representative license applications. All lessons are accessible in an online classroom 24 x 7.

California Designated Representative Training Courses - by SkillsPlus International Inc.

• Nearly 10,000 students have taken our state license-related training classes
• Earns a training affidavit suitable for your California Designated Representative license application
• Designated Representative training offered continuously (i.e., without interruption) since 2002

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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