This bill amends the Public Health Code to update the requirements for renewing pharmacist and pharmacy technician licenses in Michigan. Specifically, it stipulates that licensees must provide evidence of completing a specified number of continuing education hours or passing a proficiency examination. For pharmacists, the requirement is a minimum of 30 hours of approved continuing education, while pharmacy technicians must complete at least 20 hours. The bill also mandates that a portion of these hours must focus on pain and symptom management.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions allowing licensees to fulfill 100% of their continuing education requirements through online or electronic media, provided that these formats meet standards set by the department in consultation with the board. The language in the bill replaces previous wording that referred to attendance at courses with a requirement for completion of courses, thereby emphasizing the necessity of fulfilling the educational criteria rather than merely attending.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.17731
As Passed by the House: 333.17731