"With my CDM credential, I am now in charge of managing an asthma management program for a major medical group"

S.C., Pharmd, CDM
Los Angeles, CA

The NISPC credentialed pharmacist must complete 30 hours of ACPE approved coninuing education in diabetes within the three-year certification period; 10 of those hours must be obtained during the third year; up to 15 of the 30 hours can be continuing medical education (CME).. Copies of the certificates of continuing education must be kept for at least one year after the certification expiration date.

Audits

NISPC will randomly audit a certain number of NISPC certified pharmacists for verification of continuing education. If audited, list all continuing education hours on the continuing education record and send photocopies of the certificates of participation. NISPC reserves the right to audit NISPC credentialed pharmacists at anytime.

Locating Continuing Education

Click here for Continuing Education Links.

Disease Specific Continuing Education (PDF file)

Locating Continuing Education Continuing education can be obtained from many sources including but not limited to:

  • State and national pharmacy organizations
  • Colleges of pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
  • Employer-provided programs
  • Internet/web-based programs
  • Trade and professional journals



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