Frequently Asked Questions

What type of Continuing Education is offered by The University of Texas College of Pharmacy?

The University of Texas College of Pharmacy currently offers three methods by which to earn continuing education: Live Programs - This type of program involves coming to a specific site for a set number of hours to listen to a series of speakers on predetermined topics. Participants are required to fill out a program evaluation form and attend all portions of the program for which they would like to receive continuing education credit. Please see the Live Programs section for more specifics on the programs we offer. Home Study Courses - The objective of these courses is to update pharmacists' knowledge of current concepts in pharmacy at their own pace, without having to attend a live event. Each course consists of written material covering a given subject, along with a post-test. Some home study courses also include an audio and/or a visual aid. See specific course descriptions for details. Certificate Course - The College offers one certificate program and it is in diabetes disease state management. Please click the icon on the home page for more imformation. You can also call Jennifer at 512/471-4512 for more information.

How many hours of CE do I need to maintain my license?

The amount of continuing education (CE) hours required to renew a Texas pharmacist license is 30 every two years.

Most states have a similar requirment, and many have requirements that some of the 30 hours must be in specific topics. For state by state information please refer to your state's board of pharmacy.

Texas parhamcist technicians are not required to maintain continuing education credits for state licenses, but may have other requirements from their employer.

For questions for Texas licenses, please refer to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy web site at www.tsbp.state.tx.us

How do I know if a CE program is ACPE-accredited?

To determine if a program is accredited by ACPE, look for the ACPE logo and a fourteen digit program number on information brochures regarding the program. If the program number is followed by a "P", it is accredited for pharmacists. If the program number is followed by a "T", it is approved for Technicians.

I have a code. How do I complete the evaluation?

You likely have attended what is called a “private” event. Meaning, the event is only open to those who attended the program. First, you need to create an account. To create an account, go to the “create an account” link at the top right side of the page.

Once you have registered, go to the link “My Account” tab at the top middle of this page. Go to the link “Programs and Pending CE”. There you will see a sentence at the bottom of the list that says, “to register for private programs, click here.” Click the “here” tab and put in the code from the event here. Now your program will appear under the My Account listings, and you can complete the evaluation(s).

I attended a conference, but I did not attend all the sessions. How will NABP know how many CPE’s I should receive?

If you attended a conference, but did not attend some of the sessions, you should only complete the evaluation for the sessions you concluded. Once you complete an evaluation from a specific session, your NABP Profile will be credited for that session.

If you complete evaluations of sessions you did not attend, please note that The UT College of Pharmacy receives an attendance list from the conference sponsor. If the records show you received credit for a session you did not attend, your NABP Profile will be corrected.

How do I register for a course or conference?

Register for a Course:

Select the desired course from the catalog. Scroll down to below the course module(s) and click “Continue” for free course or “Purchase Now” if fee is required

How do I resume a course I have already purchased?

To Resume a Course: Log in to your account and click “Pending/Private Programs” in the gray toolbar at the top. Select the “Online CE” or “Live” tab and the course you want to resume.

Ho do I get my pharmacy CPE credit when I complete a course?

Get CPE Credit for Pharmacists: Upon completion of a course’s evaluation, Continuing Pharmacy Education credits will automatically be uploaded to CPE Monitor.

How do I print my CME, CNE, APA, SW CEU's Certificate?

Print Credits (CME, CNE, CEU's): Click on the tab above "View/Print CE Credit". This will take you to a list of activities completed with a link to the PDF copy of the certificate for download. Excludes CPE.