Even retirees whose former employers continue to offer coverage until Medicare kicks in at age 65 can expect a bit of sticker shock. As health-care costs continue to rise, companies are reducing coverage or requiring retirees to pay more.
Education Law requires that registered pharmacists complete continuing education. A minimum of 45 contact hours (at least 23 live) is required in each three-year registration period. As of September 1, 2003, the 45 hours required must include at least 3 credits (home study or live) of formal continuing education on strategies and techniques to reduce medication and prescription errors.
Each course you take is measured in credit hours.. Credit hours refer to the number of hours per week you are in the classroom during a 14-week semester. Most courses are 3 credit hours. For most courses, you will be in class approximately three hours per week.To earn a bachelor's degree you need to accumulate 120 credit hours, approximately 40 courses. In order to graduate in four years, students should take 15 credit hours per semester.Note: Full-time status for financial aid purposes is 12 credit hours.Students completing only 12 credit hours per semester will take longer to complete their degree.ach course you take is measured in credit hours.. Credit hours refer to the number of hours per week you are in the classroom during a 14-week semester. Most courses are 3 credit hours. For most courses, you will be in class approximately three hours per week.