N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-3A.4 - Continuing education credit hour reporting procedure

(a) A licensee shall specify on his or her application for biennial license renewal that the required number of continuing education credits has been completed. Falsification of any information contained in the renewal application may result in an appearance before the Board and the assessment of penalties and/or license suspension pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-21 et seq.

(b) A licensee shall maintain all documentation concerning the completion of continuing education requirements for a period of five years from the completion of the credit hours and shall submit such documentation to the Board upon request. Such documentation shall consist of:

1. For programs offered by Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-approved providers, a certificate of completion from the course or program or a transcript from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy CPE Monitor;

2. For programs and courses approved by the Board, the sponsors' written verification of attendance;

3. For teaching or research appointments in an academic setting, a statement from the chairperson of the department verifying completion of the assignment;

4. For research appointments in an industrial setting, a statement from the project coordinator verifying completion of the assignment;

5. For participation as a preceptor in an externship program, a certificate from the college of pharmacy;

6. For participation as a preceptor in an internship program, a certificate from the Board; and

7. For publications in a peer-reviewed professional journal, submission of the published article.

(c) The Board shall audit licensees on a random basis at the end of each biennial period to determine compliance with continuing education requirements.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-3A.4

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3761(a), effective 12/4/2017 Administrative Change, 54 N.J.R. 1977(a), effective 9/21/2022