What happens to the approval of the CE program after two years?

The correct answer is that the approval of the CE (Continuing Education) program expires after two years. In many states, including South Dakota, continuing education programs typically have a set duration for their approval, after which they must be reviewed and renewed to ensure that they still meet current standards and requirements. This mechanism helps maintain the quality and relevance of the educational content offered to pharmacists and ensures that they are kept up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.

The decisions around CE program approvals are often based on regulatory guidelines that require periodic review to verify that the materials continue to be effective and beneficial to licensed practitioners. This two-year expiration period encourages providers to regularly update their programs, reflecting changes in practice, clinical guidelines, or regulatory requirements, which helps ensure that practitioners are receiving the best possible education to inform their continuing competence in pharmacy practice.