Does CPE Monitor report to CE Broker?
Yes, CPE Monitor does report to CE Broker. CPE Monitor is a national, collaborative effort by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide an electronic system for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to track their continuing education (CE) credits.
FAQs about CPE Monitor and CE Broker:
1. What is CPE Monitor?
CPE Monitor is a system that allows pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to track their CE credits online. It was developed by the NABP and ACPE to provide a central repository for CE activity.
2. How does CPE Monitor work?
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can create a profile on CPE Monitor and link it to their NABP e-Profile ID. CE providers submit CE credit information to CPE Monitor, which is then recorded in the pharmacist’s or technician’s profile.
3. What is CE Broker?
CE Broker is a similar system used by healthcare professionals in various states, including Florida, to track their CE credits. It ensures that healthcare professionals meet the necessary CE requirements for license renewal.
4. How does CPE Monitor report to CE Broker?
CPE Monitor and CE Broker have established an integration that allows CE credit information recorded in CPE Monitor to be automatically reported to CE Broker for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in states that use CE Broker.
5. Do all states use CE Broker?
No, not all states use CE Broker. Currently, CE Broker is used by healthcare professionals in states like Florida, Georgia, and South Dakota, among others.
6. Do pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have to manually report their CE credits to CE Broker?
If pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are in a state that uses CE Broker and have linked their CPE Monitor profile to CE Broker, their CE credits will be automatically reported to CE Broker.
7. Is there a fee for using CPE Monitor?
There is no fee for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to use CPE Monitor. It is a free service provided by the NABP and ACPE to help healthcare professionals track their CE credits.
8. Can pharmacists and pharmacy technicians access their CE credit information on CPE Monitor?
Yes, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can log into their CPE Monitor account to view their CE credit history, including credits earned, upcoming expiration dates, and overall compliance status.
9. What happens if there is an error in CE credit reporting on CPE Monitor?
If there is an error in CE credit reporting on CPE Monitor, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can contact the CE provider to correct the information. They can also contact the NABP for assistance.
10. Can pharmacists and pharmacy technicians track credits from multiple CE providers on CPE Monitor?
Yes, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can track CE credits from multiple providers on CPE Monitor. The system consolidates all credits earned from different providers into one central location.
11. Is there a deadline for reporting CE credits to CE Broker through CPE Monitor?
Each state may have its own deadline for CE credit reporting, so pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should check with their state board of pharmacy for specific requirements. However, as long as they have linked their CPE Monitor profile to CE Broker, their credits will be automatically reported.
12. Can pharmacy technicians use CPE Monitor and CE Broker?
Yes, pharmacy technicians can use CPE Monitor and CE Broker to track their CE credits. Both systems are designed to help pharmacy professionals stay compliant with CE requirements for license renewal.