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Who should be accredited?
The answer is simple – anyone who wants to be a pharmaceutical sales professional. Think of your accountant, real estate agent, electrician, financial planner, lawyer, and all the healthcare professionals we call on. They have all trained and successfully earned their professional status through an accreditation process. We estimate that over 90% of pharmaceutical sales representatives have completed their accreditation. On average, 300 individuals that aspire to become sales representatives complete the accreditation exam every year. Since May 1993, Rx&D’s Code of Ethical Practices prescribes that to ensure professional standards for the pharmaceutical community, representatives must pass the accreditation course offered by the CCPE within two years of their employment.
Course Name
Accreditation
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 2: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Category
Body Systems and Therapeutic Areas
Edition Code
B-2007-07
Package
13 modules in 6 binders. Number of pages: 2460. Suggested number of hours of study: 250 to 300.
C.E. Units
25 (What is this?)
Accreditation Process Information Document (PDF - 145 KB)
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Type of exam
Multiple Choice. 1 exam of 100 questions per UNIT
Note
Each exam refers to the contents of the 3 binders of the specific UNIT.
Time Limit
2 hours per UNIT
Passing grade
60%
Know Canadian drug laws and drug system approval
Know the anatomy and the physiology of the human body
Define the basic principles of pharmacology and their application on all the
organic system
What is Accreditation?
It is the process of documenting your basic knowledge and comprehension, and your ability to apply the information in pharmaceutical practice.
Where do I go to become accredited?
You don't have to go anywhere! The accreditation process involves self-paced distance learning and an Internet-hosted exam. The study materials and the certificate will be sent to you by courier.
When can I become accredited?
You can complete a registration form any day of the year. Study material will be delivered within a week and exams are available on the first Friday of each month. Some people have completed the accreditation within two months. The Accreditation process can be completed with two separate exams, so you can focus on only one unit at a time.
Why do we need an accreditation process?
With 60% of current pharmaceutical sales representatives having a university degree in science, the background of the 6,700 representatives working in the Canadian pharmaceutical community is not uniform. Every profession has an accreditation process to ensure that members meet minimal standards in their field. Since there is no recognized academic program that specifically prepares individuals to become pharmaceutical sales representatives, the Accreditation is the official way to ensure that standards are met. There must be common knowledge of:
Human anatomy- Physiology and pathophysiology
- Pharmacological treatments
While you may be a credible expert in your drug and disease area, you may have little of value to offer a healthcare professional facing other conditions and challenges. Health care professionals expect to meet credible, well trained, competent pharmaceutical consultants.