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Thursday, August 19, 2021

California Designated Representative Training Course

Designated Representative - Wholesaler License - California State Board of Pharmacy


According to the Board, "To be licensed as a Designated Representative in California, you must satisfy the requirements under Business and Professions Code section 4053. Wholesale operations that distribute dangerous drugs or dangerous devices must be supervised by a registered pharmacist or an individual approved by the board as a designated representative. These companies may not operate unless the pharmacist or designated representative is physically on the licensed premises. To ensure proper control at all times, the board recommends that there be more than one person approved to supervise operations."

Download the Designated Representative - Wholesaler License Application Form - California State Board of Pharmacy

California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Wholesaler Training Course 


If you are applying for a California Designated Representative Wholesaler license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training in your license application packet.

The proof of required training is a form called the training affidavit. You can earn a training affidavit by taking a California Designated Representative training course approved by the Board.

Learn more and purchase this California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Wholesaler Training Course — presented by SkillsPlus International Inc.

  • This course is approved by the California Board of Pharmacy.
  • Designed specifically for drug/device wholesalers
  • Successful class completion earns a training affidavit accepted by the Board, to include in your Designated Representative license application.
  • More than 7,000 students have taken our courses
  • SkillsPlus International Inc. has deep experience, offering a Designated Representative training course continuously (without interruption) since 2002.
  • Our online courses run on popular devices and operating systems.

Learn more and buy California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Wholesaler Training Course - presented by SkillsPlus International Inc. - $525 per student. Board Approved.  Image of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Learn more and buy California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Wholesaler Training Course - presented by SkillsPlus International Inc. - $525 per student. Board Approved. 


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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

FDA overdue on guidance as DSCSA deadline looms - RAPS.org

According to the article:

"Legal experts advised the pharmaceutical industry to start preparing now to meet the November 2023 deadline for having fully electronic interoperable systems in place for tracking  products through the supply chain under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).

Food and drug law attorneys outlined ways the industry can meet these requirements at a 15 April traceability forum on DSCSA implementation sponsored by the Healthcare Distributors Association (HDA)."

Read the full source article:  FDA overdue on guidance as DSCSA deadline looms - RAPS.org

You might also be interested in:  Drug Supply Chain Security Act Law and Policies - FDA.gov

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Designated Representative - Wholesaler License - California State Board of Pharmacy

Updated June 4, 2026

Designated Representative - Wholesaler License - California State Board of Pharmacy


According to the Board, "To be licensed as a Designated Representative in California, you must satisfy the requirements under Business and Professions Code section 4053. Wholesale operations that distribute dangerous drugs or dangerous devices must be supervised by a registered pharmacist or an individual approved by the board as a designated representative. These companies may not operate unless the pharmacist or designated representative is physically on the licensed premises. To ensure proper control at all times, the board recommends that there be more than one person approved to supervise operations."

Download the Designated Representative - Wholesaler License Application Form - California State Board of Pharmacy

California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Wholesaler Training Course 


If you are applying for a California Designated Representative Wholesaler license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training in your license application packet.

The proof of required training is a form called the training affidavit. You can earn a training affidavit by taking a California Designated Representative training course approved by the Board.

Learn more and enroll in California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Wholesaler Training Course — presented by SkillsPlus International Inc.

  • This course is approved by the California Board of Pharmacy.
  • Designed specifically for drug/device wholesalers
  • Successful class completion earns a training affidavit accepted by the Board, to include in your Designated Representative license application.
  • Nearly 10,000 students have taken our courses
  • SkillsPlus International Inc. has deep experience, offering a Designated Representative training course continuously (without interruption) since 2002.
  • Our online courses run on popular devices and operating systems.

Learn more and buy California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Wholesaler Training Course - presented by SkillsPlus International Inc. - $525 per student. Board Approved.


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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Designated Representative License Application - California State Board of Pharmacy

Designated Representative - California Board of Pharmacy - License Application Forms

Here's where to find the Board's collection of California Designated Representative personal license application forms:
  • Wholesaler/Non-Resident Wholesaler
  • 3PL (third-party logistics provider)
  • Reverse Distributor

California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative Training Course(s)

If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, you're also going to need training specified by the Board.

A complete California Designated Representative license application consists of several forms and documents. The Board requires proof of training documentation, specifically, a training affidavit. A training affidavit is typically provided by a training company upon successful course completion.

Here's how to learn more and register for a Board-approved California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative training course (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor). Presented by SkillsPlus International Inc. Board approved. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the Board. Online course pricing starts from $525 per student.

Here's how to learn more and register for a Board-approved California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative training course (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor). Presented by SkillsPlus International Inc. Board approved. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the Board. Online course pricing starts from $525 per student.
Here's how to learn more and register for a Board-approved California Board of Pharmacy Designated Representative training course (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor). Presented by SkillsPlus International Inc. Board approved. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the Board. Online course pricing starts from $525 per student.


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Saturday, April 25, 2020

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

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


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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.

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

California Designated Representative Training Courses

California Designated Representative Training Courses

SkillsPlus International Inc. is the ONLY Board-approved provider of all three of the following online training programs.
  • Buy a course now for: Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors
  • SkillsPlus International Inc.'s California Designated Representative training courses are accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Earn a training affidavit (accepted by the California Board of Pharmacy)

What is the California Designated Representative training affidavit?

  • The California Designated Representative license application forms are lengthy and involved.  A lot of information needs to be provided, and a lot of documents must be submitted.
  • One document that needs to be submitted is the "Training Affidavit."
  • The training affidavit is one of many forms that makes up the complete license application package.  In order to get a training affidavit, the license applicant needs to go through a training program.  The training program is commonly sold as a training course, training class, or training seminar.  Upon successful completion of a training course, the course administrator issues proof of completion, in the form of a training affidavit.

How To Earn A Training Affidavit

1. Find a training program that is accepted by the California Board of Pharmacy.  We suggest our California Designated Representative training courses.
  • Our courses are available online 24 x7
  • We have a long track record. We've trained more than 5,000 students.
2. Make sure you take the correct course that's appropriate for your license application.  Specifically, there are several types of California Designated Representative license applications (including, but not limited to):
  • California Designated Representative - Wholesaler
  • California Designated Representative - 3PL (third-party logistics provider)
  • California Designated Representative - Reverse Distributor
3. Complete the training program to earn a training affidavit. Include the training affidavit in your license application package.

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit - accepted by the California Board of Pharmacy):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate - accepted by the CA Dept of Public Health):

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Saturday, November 10, 2012

November is Natl Home Care and Hospice Month

California Association for Health Services at Home:

"November is National Home Care & Hospice Month

Celebrate the Heroes of Home Care
Each November, the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) along with the entire home care industry throughout the country celebrates National Home Care and Hospice Month to honor care giving heroes who make a remarkable difference in the lives of patients and the families they serve. It is an important opportunity to recognize the health care administrators, nurses, clinicians, therapists, aides, homemakers, chore workers, companions and other home care professionals who assist some of our most frail citizens and help them to remain at home and in the community.
“During National Home Care and Hospice month, we take time to honor the thousands of individuals in home care and hospice who, on a daily basis, provide remarkable care in people’s homes. Thank you for all that you do.” - - - CAHSAH President Joe Hafkenschiel"
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You might also be interested in:
CA HMDR Exemptee online training certification - for HME DME retailers
The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

What Is A Pharmacy Designated Representative?


Updated June 27, 2018

California Designated Representative Licenses


Now there are more California Designated Representative license types (including, but not limited to):
  • California Designated Representative - Wholesaler
  • California Designated Representative - 3PL (third-party logistics provider)
  • California Designated Representative - Reverse Distributor
If you're applying for any one of these licenses, you might be interested in the following training courses. Successful completion earns a training affidavit (accepted by the California Board of Pharmacy):

Training programs for California Designated Representative license applicants  -  Earn a training affidavit

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If you're new to the pharmacy world of the Designated Representative, maybe this quick introduction will help. I'm going to explain, using the California (CA) State Board of Pharmacy as the example.

According to the CA Designated Representative application form:
A designated representative is an individual who performs clerical, inventory control, housekeeping, delivery, maintenance, or similar functions related to the distribution or dispensing of dangerous drugs or dangerous devices. To work as a designated representative, you must possess and keep a current certificate as a designated representative.
There are quite a number of requirements that have to be met in order to qualify, including the following training requirements listed on the application form:
Complete a training program that, at a minimum, addresses each of the following subjects:
(A) Knowledge and understanding of California and federal law relating to the distribution of dangerous drugs and dangerous devices.
(B) Knowledge and understanding of California and federal law relating to the distribution of controlled substances.
(C) Knowledge and understanding of quality control systems.
(D) Knowledge and understanding of the United States Pharmacopoeia standards relating to the safe storage and handling of drugs.
(E) Knowledge and understanding of prescription terminology, abbreviations, dosages and format.
The trick then becomes finding a way to fulfill the training program requirement.

SkillsPlus International Inc. offers designated representative training for California and Florida, so you might be interested in:


The Designated Representative and Exemptee Blog

CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee online CBT training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.

SkillsPlus Intl Info Blog

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Don't Get Caught Without A California HMDR Exemptee

Updated June 10, 2026
We've added something new, closed captioning. Students can read what the course instructor is teaching. This feature helps ESL (English as a second language) students, and hard of hearing students. 

Avoid jeopardizing your business.

  • Don't get caught without a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee.
  • It's a wise investment to have more than just one Exemptee, so that you have additional Exemptees for backup and cross-covering.
  • The cost of training another Exemptee is very reasonable, in contrast to having to close down the business.
Here's a free tip:
One of many minimum qualifications to become a California HMDR Exemptee is work experience. Applicants must have one or more years paid experience. Training must have been supervised by a licensed exemptee, Pharmacist-In-Charge or equivalent. No exceptions!

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Florida Designated Representative - Online Exam Preparation Course


For Designated Representative license applicants:


     Florida:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

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Florida Designated Representative Exam Preparation Course: SkillsPlus International Inc.:
"Florida requires Designated Representatives working at drug and device wholesalers to be trained in specific Florida Pharmacy Laws. SkillsPlus offers an on line self study course that helps prospective Designated Representatives to prepare for the examination. Simply enroll and follow the links in a confirmation email and you are on your way."
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

California HMDR Exemptee - Online Training

Updated February 27, 2026

SkillsPlus International Inc. is a long running provider of training to home medical device retailers (HMDR) and durable medical equipment (DME) wholesalers. Since 2002, SkillsPlus has provided up-to-date training for their clients. Our website page, California Exemptee HMDR and DME Providers Certification Course by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.,  provides information specific to the California Exemptee certification course.

California requires home medical device retailers to retain an on-site Exemptee to conduct their business. The Exemptee must be physically present during all hours of operation. This course is recommended by the Department of Public Health as it meets training requirements for this training. To meet this requirement, we offer a web-based, self-study class and the final exam for this certification. The class is fast, to the point, and has helped thousands of potential California Exemptees get licensed.

California Exemptee Training - for home medical device retailers (HMDR). $525 per student. State approved by the CDPH. Earns a course completion certificate to accompany your Exemptee license application.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

CA HMDR Facilities Must Have Policies and Procedures

Updated July 6, 2021

Pricing – Standard Operating Procedures Course

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Policies & Procedures Required For CA HMDR Facilities

The CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) licensing program is governed by law sections found in the California Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law. The Sherman Law was amended in the 1999-2000 legislative session to establish the HMDR licensing program. The applicable sections can be found in an abstract of the Sherman Law.

Section 111656.3 starts out with:
"Each home medical device retail facility shall have written policies and procedures related to home medical device handling and, if authorized by the department pursuant to Section 111656.4, the dispensing of prescription devices. Those written policies and procedures shall be adequate to assure compliance with this article and shall include, but not be limited to . . . "
Notice the phrase, " . . . shall have written policies and procedures . . . "

Not quite sure how to begin, and start writing them?

Then you might be interested in:
Buy Now: Writing Procedures: Drug and Device Wholesalers and HMDR 
 - an online training course from SkillsPlus International Inc.

Learn to write procedures quickly and thoroughly. Allan shares his experiences and techniques for writing procedures. This class is based on 30 years of experience writing procedures and teaching others to write them. This class is only for drug and device wholesalers, DME's and home medical device retailers. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians responsible for procedures in their firm may also benefit. 

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Training program for California Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee license applicants



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Monday, August 29, 2011

CA Pharmacy Designated Representative - Online CBT Training

Updated June 10, 2026

Training Program For California Designated Representative License Applicants

SkillsPlus International Inc. is the ONLY Board-approved provider of all three of the following online training programs.

If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet. Earn a training affidavit by taking any one of our California Designated Representative training courses.

SkillsPlus International Inc.'s California Designated Representative training courses are accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

We offer a very popular online training course for wholesalers, California Designated Representative Training by SkillsPlus International Inc. 

You should consider this online training course, because it's so convenient!
  1. It's available to you 24/7, anytime you want.
  2. It's online computer-based training (CBT) that you can take in the comfort of your home or office
  3. There's no need for you to travel!
This class meets the requirements for the State of California Designated Representative.
This is an on-line self-study pre-recorded presentation with animation and text.
Each presentation is followed by the final exam for that section of the class.

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):
     Florida:

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):




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