Can a pharmacist complete a physician or nurse CE?

• A. No, CE programs for pharmacists must be accredited by ACPE.
• B. Yes, if offered by any state board.
• C. Yes, physician or nurse CE counts toward license.
• D. Only if approved by employer.

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is that pharmacist continuing education credits must come from programs accredited by ACPE. ACPE is the recognized accrediting body for pharmacy CE, and boards of pharmacy rely on ACPE-approved credits to count toward license renewal. CE from physicians or nurses isn’t automatically accepted for pharmacist licensure, unless that cross-disciplinary activity also carries ACPE credit and is issued for pharmacists. Employer approval or approval by a state board alone doesn’t substitute for ACPE accreditation.

So the best choice is that CE programs for pharmacists must be ACPE-accredited.