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.
Credit hours refer to the amount of coursework the student is taking. According to federal standards, a credit hour refers to 37.5 clock hours of work per semester. This means that a student who is registered for a 3-credit course, is expected to invest just over 112 hours per semester in that course.