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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 246. Health, Department of
 Chapter 246-861. Pharmacists—Professional pharmaceutical education.

Section 246-861-010. Definitions.  

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  • (1) "Accredited programs/courses" means continuing education sponsored by providers which are approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
    (2) "Board approved programs/courses" means continuing education which has been reviewed and approved by the board office.
    (3) "Approved provider" means any person, corporation, or association approved either by the board or ACPE to conduct continuing professional education programs.
    (4) "Continuing education" means accredited or approved post-licensure professional pharmaceutical education designed to maintain and improve competence in the practice of pharmacy, pharmacy skills, and preserve pharmaceutical standards for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-861-010, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. WSR 95-08-019, § 246-861-010, filed 3/27/95, effective 4/27/95; WSR 92-03-029 (Order 234B), § 246-861-010, filed 1/8/92, effective 2/8/92.]
RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-861-010, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. WSR 95-08-019, § 246-861-010, filed 3/27/95, effective 4/27/95; WSR 92-03-029 (Order 234B), § 246-861-010, filed 1/8/92, effective 2/8/92.