For how long must documentation of continuing education hours be retained?

Documentation of continuing education hours must be retained for a period of 6 years. This retention period ensures that pharmacists can provide evidence of their completed continuing education (CE) activities if required by regulatory authorities. Keeping records for 6 years allows sufficient time for audits or verification processes that might arise during licensure renewal or professional evaluations.

Other choices suggest shorter or longer retention periods that do not align with the Delaware pharmacy regulations. For example, a 2-year or 4-year retention period would not adequately meet the state's requirements, potentially leading to compliance issues for the pharmacist. Similarly, while a 10-year retention period might seem thorough, it exceeds the regulatory expectations set forth and may be unnecessarily burdensome for practitioners.