The Pharmacist Refresher course is a non-credit, certificate refresher course which
has been designed for pharmacists who wish to return to community pharmacy practice
after an absence from practice for three or more years.
The course consists of three modules, all of which have been approved for American
Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) continuing education credits. The first
two modules are completely online and composed of weekly study segments that allow
you to work on your own, at your own pace. The third module consists of a three-week,
90-hour 'live' experience in a community pharmacy. The Connecticut Pharmacy Association
(CPA) will assist in sourcing a pharmacy at which you will complete the module.
You must complete all three course modules in order to earn the Pharmacist Refresher
Course Certificate. Should you opt to participate in Modules One and/or Two, only,
for personal enrichment, you will earn ACPE credits through CPA.
Module Descriptions
Module One addresses the most commonly prescribed drugs, the most commonly used over-the-counter
(OTC) medications, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. Focus is on the "Top
200" drugs and the disease states for which they are used. This module is accessible
for eight weeks and should take approximately 50 hours to complete.
Module Two addresses pharmacy law, third party issues, and prescription processing with a focus
on safe prescription practices. The module is accessible for a six-week period and
should take approximately 45 hours to complete.
***Module Three is a supervised, three-week, 90 contact hour, hands-on practicum in a community pharmacy
setting. You will incorporate knowledge acquired from Modules One and Two with experience
gained from Module Three to provide effective counseling and safe dispensing practices.
A current pharmacist license, professional liability insurance and health and disability
insurance are required to participate in Module Three.
***Please note that placement is based on availability and is not guaranteed. Please
contact the Connecticut Pharmacists Association to confirm that placement is available for you in your desired state prior to registering
and paying for Module 3.
Course Registration
You do not need to apply to, or matriculate (enroll) with, Charter Oak State College
in order to take these non-credit courses. To register, visit the Course Search, select "Pharmacy" from the Department drop down list, then click on the Search button,
and select the course from the list.
Tuition
| Module One:
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$550
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| Module Two:
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$550
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| Module Three:
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$550
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| TOTAL:
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$1,650
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NOTE: In addition to the above tuition, a one-time, non-refundable, course registration
fee will be charged at the time of registration for Mod One.
