Section 338.3043. Education courses and programs; standards for approval.

(1)  The   board  shall   approve  continuing  education  courses  or programs pursuant to the standards in this rule.

(2)    An organized continuing education course or  program  shall  be  a planned learning program designed to promote the continual development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes on the part of the pharmacist. The course or program shall be an individual organized educational experience under responsible sponsorship  and capable   direction  and  shall  provide qualified instruction.

(3)   A  continuing  education  course  or   program  shall     be     developed and presented by a sponsor and shall provide all of the following:

(a)   Administrative support which ensures  maintenance    and     availability of adequate records of participation.

(b)   An adequate budget and resources.

(c)   Appropriate, qualified, competent teaching staff.

(d)  A statement of educational goals or measurable behavioral objectives, or both.

(e)   ) Delivery methods that allow for active participation and involvement.

(f)  Appropriate, adequate facilities.

(g)   Evaluations of the participant and the provider.

(4)    The accreditation council for pharmacy education (acpe) may certify a provider whose  course  or  program  was  developed  and  presented   in compliance with subrule (3) of this rule.  The   board  may  accept   such certification   as prima facie proof that a course or program meets  the standards set  forth  in subrule (3) of this rule.

(5)   A provider of a course or program that does not fall within subrule (4) of this rule may submit an application for approval. The application shall be submitted on a form provided by the board.

(6)  A continuing education course or program shall include  study   in     1 or more of the following subjects:

(a)  ) Social, psychological,  economic,  and  legal   aspects   of    health care delivery.

(b)   The properties and actions of drugs and dosage forms.

(c)   Etiology, characteristics, and therapeutics of the disease state.

(d)  Emergency skills.

(e)   ) Specialized professional services.

(f)   Other areas of study that the board finds are designed   to     maintain or enhance a pharmacist's ability to deliver competent pharmacy services.

History: 1979 AC; 2007 AACS.