(A)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (A)(2) of this rule,
three C.E.U.s (thirty contact hours) of approved continuing education shall be
completed by a pharmacist licensed in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the
Revised Code prior to the renewal of the pharmacist's license. At least 0.2
C.E.U.s of the total required C.E.U.s must be obtained in pharmacy
jurisprudence and at least 0.2 C.E.U.s of the total required C.E.U.s must be
obtained in patient or medication safety. The C.E.U.s must be obtained within a
period that is no more than two years prior to September fifteenth of the year
in which a pharmacist's license must be renewed.
(1) Except as provided in paragraphs
(A)(2) and (A)(3) of this rule, four C.E.U.s (forty contact hours) of approved
continuing education shall be completed by a pharmacist licensed in accordance
with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code prior to the renewal of the pharmacist's
license. At least 0.2 C.E.U.s of the total required C.E.U.s must be obtained in
pharmacy jurisprudence and at least 0.2 C.E.U.s of the total required C.E.U.s
must be obtained in patient or medication safety.
(2)
A pharmacist who
obtains initial licensure by reciprocity or examination shall not have to
complete the continuing education requirements for the initial licensure period
prior to the renewal of that pharmacist's license.
(2) A pharmacist who obtains an
initial license by reciprocity or examination during an even-numbered year
shall complete two C.E.U.s (twenty contact hours) of approved continuing
education to be completed prior to the renewal of the pharmacist's license. At
least 0.1 C.E.U. of the total required C.E.U.s must be obtained in pharmacy
jurisprudence and at least 0.1 C.E.U of the total required C.E.U.s must be
obtained in patient or medication safety.
(3) A pharmacist who obtains an
initial license by reciprocity or examination prior to May first in an
odd-numbered year shall complete two C.E.U.s (twenty contact hours) of approved
continuing education to be completed prior to the renewal of the pharmacist's
license. At least 0.1 C.E.U. of the total required C.E.U.s must be obtained in
pharmacy jurisprudence and at least 0.1 C.E.U of the total required C.E.U.s
must be obtained in patient or medication safety.
(B)
(1) A pharmacist may satisfy the continuing
pharmacy education requirements in accordance with paragraph (A) of this rule
by providing evidence at the time of renewal that the pharmacist has met the
requirements of and is currently certified by a board approved pharmacy
practice-specific specialty certification program.
(2)
Except as
provided in paragraph (B)(3) of this rule, pharmacists who meet the
requirements of paragraph (B)(1) of this rule shall be required to complete at
least 0.2 C.E.U.s in pharmacy jurisprudence and 0.2 C.E.U.s in patient or
medication safety. The C.E.U.s must be obtained within a period that is no more
than two years prior to September fifteenth of the year in which a pharmacist's
license must be renewed.
(3)
A pharmacist who obtains initial licensure by
reciprocity or examination shall not have to complete the continuing education
requirements for the initial licensure period prior to the renewal of that
pharmacist's license.
(2) Pharmacists who meet the
requirements of paragraph (B)(1) of this rule shall be required to complete
either of the following prior to renewal:
(a) At least 0.2 C.E.U.s in pharmacy
jurisprudence and 0.2 C.E.U.s in patient or medication safety. The C.E.U.s must
be obtained within a period that is no more than two years prior to September
fifteenth of the year in which a pharmacist's license must be
renewed.
(b) If the pharmacist obtains
initial licensure in accordance with paragraphs (A)(2) and (A)(3) of this rule,
at least 0.1 C.E.U. in pharmacy jurisprudence and 0.1 C.E.U. in patient or
medication safety. The C.E.U.s must be obtained within a period that is no more
than two years prior to September fifteenth of the year in which a pharmacist's
license must be renewed.
(C)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (C)(2) of this rule, C.E.U.s must be obtained
within a period that is no more than two years prior to September fifteenth of
the year in which a pharmacist's license must be renewed.
(2) A pharmacist obtaining initial licensure
by reciprocity or examination may apply C.E.U.s obtained during the
pharmacist's initial period of licensure to meet the continuing education
requirements set forth in this rule.
(D)
Except as
provided in paragraph (F) of this rule, a pharmacist whose license has lapsed
or is being renewed after board action shall obtain three C.E.U.s of continuing
education during the two-year period immediately preceding the date the renewal
application is filed with the board.
(1)
At least 0.2 C.E.Us must be in pharmacy jurisprudence
and 0.2 C.E.U.s must be in patient or medication safety.
(2)
Any additional
continuing education requirements ordered pursuant to a board order or
settlement agreement shall not be counted for the purposes of meeting this
requirement.
(D) If continuing pharmacy education
is required after a pharmacist's license has lapsed or where the license is
being renewed after board action, continuing education must be obtained during
the three-year period immediately preceding the date the renewal application is
filed with the board office. A pharmacist shall obtain two C.E.U.s for each
year the pharmacist's license has lapsed or is subject to board
action.
(E) C.E.U.s obtained that exceed the required
C.E.U.s at the time continuing education is required for licensure renewal may
not be transferred and applied to future requirements.
(F) Ohio-licensed pharmacists who hold a
current license in states where continuing education is mandatory, have met the
continuing pharmacy education requirements of that state, and who have not
practiced pharmacy in Ohio at any time during the two years prior to the
renewal date in which a pharmacist's license must be renewed, may renew their
license in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code
without having to comply with the requirements of this rule.
(G) A pharmacist may satisfy up to one-third
of the pharmacist's continuing education requirements by providing health care
services as a volunteer in accordance with section
4745.04 of the Revised Code. The
location where health care services are provided shall be an approved in-state
provider of volunteer healthcare services in accordance with rule
4729-6-03 of the Administrative
Code.
(H) Pharmacists shall keep
all certificates and other documented evidence of participation that have been
issued by non-A.C.P.E. accredited providers for approved C.E.U.s for which the
pharmacist has claimed continuing education units towards licensure renewal for
a period of one year following the year in which continuing education was
required for renewal.
(I) The board
may request a pharmacist submit documentation demonstrating compliance with the
continuing education requirements of this rule. A pharmacist shall have thirty
days to submit such documentation upon receipt of a request by the
board.
(J) The board shall monitor
compliance by conducting an audit of licensees.
(K) The board shall require the reporting of
continuing education units to a national or state register.
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code
4729:1-5-02
Effective:
3/4/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
9/18/2023 and
03/04/2029
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 4729.26
Rule
Amplifies: 4729.12,
4729.13,
4729.15
Prior
Effective Dates: 11/20/1972, 09/15/1979, 02/15/1982, 07/01/1984, 09/01/1985,
03/21/1988, 07/01/1994, 02/15/1995, 04/15/1999, 02/01/2002, 01/01/2006,
04/27/2007, 05/22/2014, 10/24/2014, 01/15/2016, 02/01/2017, 09/16/2018,
09/16/2019
