What happens if no post test is provided for non-ACPE approved programs?

The appropriate outcome when no post-test is provided for non-ACPE approved programs is a 25% reduction in credit. This is a regulatory measure designed to ensure that continuing education programs maintain a certain level of integrity and instructional quality. The requirement for a post-test is intended to confirm that participants have grasped the material presented during the program. When the post-test is absent, a reduction in credit is a way to balance the lack of assessment with the value of the continuing education being provided.

This reduction helps maintain standards in continuing education while still allowing for some credit to be awarded, acknowledging that while the program might not have met all criteria, it still provided learning opportunities. Programs that do not comply with the standards set forth by the continuing education regulatory bodies are subject to these penalties, ensuring that pharmacists engage in meaningful, assessed learning experiences that ultimately better serve their professional development and the welfare of patients.