ARM 24.174.2106. REGISTERED PHARMACIST CONTINUING EDUCATION - APPROVED PROGRAMS

(1) Continuing education programs sponsored by providers that are approved by the following organizations will automatically qualify for continuing education credit: (a) the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE); (b) programs that have been approved for Continuing Medical Education (CME) by a state Board of Medical Examiners or its equivalent; or (c) programs that have been approved for CME by an accredited CME provider. (2) Pharmacists may receive CEU for programs other than those on the ACPE list of providers. Acceptable non-ACPE programs must focus on protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and contribute to the pharmacist's professional knowledge and competence, and must: (a) directly relate to the scope of practice of pharmacy as defined in board statutes and rules; (b) review existing concepts and techniques; (c) convey information beyond the basic professional education; (d) update knowledge on the practice and advances in pharmacy; and/or (e) reinforce professional conduct or ethical obligations of the pharmacist. (3) A maximum of 1.0 CEU (10 hours) of the hours required in ARM 24.174.2104 may be obtained through completion of non-ACPE programs. The programs must comply with (2), and: (a) be a minimum of 30 minutes in duration; (b) be provided by an individual(s) competent in the subject matter; (c) provide a statement and evaluation mechanism of educational objectives; and (d) provide program materials and/or an agenda, and a certificate of completion that includes the program date, hours of CEU, name of non-ACPE program provider, and name of program presenter. (4) In the event a pharmacist is selected for audit, the pharmacist must demonstrate the continuing education meets the above standards and submit non-ACPE information with a form provided by the board, including: (a) program materials and/or an agenda; and (b) a certificate of completion.