Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-2.2
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
"Board" means the board of pharmacy.
"Continuing pharmacy education" or "CPE" means a structured educational activity that is applicable to the practice of pharmacy, that promotes problem solving and critical thinking, and that is designed or intended to support the continuing development of pharmacists to maintain and enhance their competence in the practice of pharmacy.
"Continuing professional development" or "CPD" means a self-directed, ongoing, systematic, and outcomes-focused approach to learning and professional development including active participation in learning activities that assist a pharmacist in developing and maintaining continuing competence in the practice of pharmacy, enhancing the pharmacist's professional practice, and supporting achievement of the pharmacist's career goals.
"CPE monitor" means the program administered by NABP to collect and store CPE data for pharmacy professionals.
"NABP" means the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
"Renewal period" means the 27-month period commencing April 1 prior to the previous license expiration and ending June 30, the date of current license expiration.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-2.2