Bill > HB4932

This bill modifies continuing education requirements for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Michigan. Specifically, the bill updates language around license renewal, changing "attended" to "completed" for continuing education courses. For pharmacists, the existing requirement remains 30 hours of approved continuing education courses or passing a proficiency examination over a two-year period. For pharmacy technicians, the requirement is 20 hours of approved continuing education courses or passing a proficiency examination in the same timeframe. The bill adds a new provision requiring the department to develop rules mandating that a portion of these continuing education hours must focus on pain and symptom management. Additionally, the bill introduces a significant new provision allowing 100% of continuing education requirements to be fulfilled through online or electronic media, provided those platforms meet standards approved by the department in consultation with the state board. This change could make continuing education more accessible for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians by removing potential in-person attendance barriers.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4932