Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Training, Exam Prep, And More!

• Online Florida CDR Training by CDR Resource Center
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Updated May 29, 2026

Over the years, we've fielded many questions revolving around the Florida Certified Designated Representative license.  Of chief interest, is how to go about preparing for the State of Florida Certified Designated Representative Laws & Rules Examination.

I've invited Dr. Sharon B. Roberts* (an expert in the regulatory realm of pharmaceuticals and wholesale drug distribution, and founder of CDR Resource Center) to share some thoughts and introduce the services that CDR Resource Center can provide:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) laws and rules examination preparation
• Consulting expertise in prescription drug regulations and wholesale distribution compliance

Online Florida CDR Training By CDR Resource Center - Automated Online Training & Testing

All Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributors (including virtual BROKER -ONLY), companies that are seeking to do business in or with the State of Florida, are required to have a full-time Florida licensed Certified Designated Representative, (CDR). To become a FL licensed CDR a candidate must pass a laws and rules exam administered by the State of Florida.  CDR Resource Center has been training FL CDR candidates for over 12 years for the very difficult State exam.

Training for the State exam is offered in three ways:

1. CDR Resource Center offers online virtual training allowing the candidate to study at their own pace from any computer.  The virtual training consists of 15 modules of educational and study materials, 100s of sample test questions and timed mock 40 question final exam. Register for FREE on our website - Try a quick FREE sample of the module style online training. 
2. For the student who would prefer a live instructor, CDR Resource Center offers an 8 hour Webex with a live trainer.  The live training includes a bound law and rules manual, a pre-test, 7 hours of lecture and a post-test.   The live training can be purchased online in the Compliance Consulting section of the cdrresourcecenter.com. 
3. For the candidate who has taken the State exam already and does not want to take a full course, we offer hourly consulting.  Bring us all your questions and purchase as much time as you’d like.  We can discuss your questions and point you to the correct answers. 

Additional CDR Resource Center Services

CDR Resource Center also provides state licensing support for the drug industry. Our company's licensing support services is unique to the industry allowing companies to pay as they go with no upfront onboarding fees or contracts. 

*About Our Guest Blogger - Sharon B. Roberts

Sharon Roberts, PharmD, JD, CDR

Sharon Roberts, PharmD, JD, CDR has over 25 years in the Pharmaceutical industry as a Registered Pharmacist and practicing Florida lawyer. She then became licensed as a Certified Designated Representative (CDR) and worked for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Drug, Device and Cosmetics Program of the State of Florida where she was a State Inspector/Drug Agent inspecting businesses involved in the manufacture, purchase, storage and sale of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, devices and cosmetics. As part of this experience she became intimately familiar with the Florida Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. The contents of this Act are the basis of the studies required to become a State Certified Designated Representative (CDR). Combining all her experience, she founded CDR Resource Center which offers over 25+ years of experience in the regulatory realm of pharmaceuticals and wholesale drug distribution.

Root Cause Analysis - Deviation Investigation Reports - Online Self-Study Course

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Deviation Investigation Report Writing

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You asked for it, so we delivered!

The most popular class with Allan Dewes, "Root Cause Analysis and Investigation Report Writing" is now available as an online self-study course.  In 3-1/2 hours you’ll learn about the tools used to conduct a thorough deviation investigation. You’ll also learn great tips and get clear guidance on how to write a deviation investigation report. This class is not just theory and offers clear examples. Private email-based coaching is also available.

Here’s what’s covered in the basic class:

     Root Cause Analysis

• GMP Compliance Requirements
• Deviation Investigation Definitions
• Deviation Investigation Teams
• Interviewing and Path Forward
• Fishbone Diagrams
• The Five Why’s Map
• Distinctions
• Walk-Through-Analysis
• Change Analysis
• Understanding Human Errors
• Control Barriers
• Product Impact
• Previous Investigations (Look Back)
• Immediate Actions
• Containment
• Corrections
• Corrective Actions
• Preventive Actions
• Follow-Up and Effectiveness Checks
• Risk Assessment

     Investigation Report Writing

• Writing Tips
• Writing the Description of the Event
• Event Classification Reporting
• Writing Immediate Actions and Containment
• Reporting on Previous Investigations
• Sequence of Events (root cause discussion)
• Root Cause Summary
• Writing about Product Impact
• Reporting on Corrections and CAPA
• Reporting the Follow-Up and Effectiveness Checks
• Background Information, Attachments and Referential Information
• Interim Reports

About The Coaching Option (an advanced option)

• This optional purchase enables the student to practice each tool or report section. Each item is submitted to Allan for his review and evaluation. The student receives feedback. The purchase buys the student 4-hours of email-based coaching from Allan. Additional 4-hour blocks can be purchased if needed.

Certificates:  Students who successfully complete all topics will receive a certificate of completion via email from Allan.

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• Email:  Send an email to Jennifer Payne - SkillsPlus International Inc.

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1. Deviation reports failed to include a discussion of product impact.

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Planning for Training 2014!  2014 is just around the corner!  Do your investigation reports wander all over and never get to the point, or Do deviation reports fail to document a sound root cause conclusion, or Do deviation report writers never seem to know what Quality Assurance wants discussed in the report? If you answered "Yes" to one or more of these questions, then take a look at our Investigations Report Writing clinic.

 

Featured Course Deviation Investigation Report Writing Clinic: This course is hands-on and personal. In this clinic, students: learn about each section of your company's investigation report; write each section of the report for a real investigation report, and then; receive personal coaching privately from Allan. This course is not the typical spelling and grammar checking training program often offered.   Common sections addressed in this very popular workshop: 1. Deviation Description 2. Previous Related Investigations 3. Product Impact Assessment 4. Root Cause Investigation Discussion 5. Root Cause Determination 6. Risk Assessment 7. Corrective and Preventive Actions and more!   If your firm is not satisfied with the quality of deviation investigation reports, then you need to look into our Deviation Investigation Report Writing Clinic!   Examine The SkillsPlus Investigation Report Writing Clinic Outline

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