Reference Materials and
Tools for CPE Programs
Our Standards & Policies
The latest standards approved by the ACPE Board of Directors
Supplementary Documents and Resources
ACPE Guidance
The June 2025 ACPE Board of Directors and CPE Commission updated the following guidance for ACPE-accredited providers:
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become very prominent in the world of education. ACPE staff explored a search to study the impact of AI on continuing education activities. To identify the factors and experience of ACPE-accredited CE providers, ACPE staff distributed two surveys (2023, 2025) to identify the impact of AI on continuing education programs. Results of the survey, a review of the literature, discussion at the CPE Commission and the Board of Directors resulted in the following guidance for ACPE-accredited providers.
Digital Badges
ACPE-accredited providers and the pharmacy profession have asked ACPE to explore the development of digital badges and/or guidance related to digital badging. The ACPE CPE Commission and Board of Directors have approved the following guidance related to the development of digital badges.
The MATE Act and H.R. 2483: Updates for ACPE-Accredited Providers
The MATE Act (Medication Access and Training Expansion Act) was enacted as Section 1263 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. It requires all DEA registered practitioners to complete a one-time, 8-hour training on substance use disorders (SUD) as part of DEA registration renewal. On December 1, 2025, H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, was signed into law. In addition to reauthorizing federal SUD-related programs, the bill includes Section 402, a technical correction directly relevant to CE providers.
Examples and Templates for CPE Standards
Standard 1 – Achievement of Mission and Goals
Standard 2 – Gap Analysis
Standard 3 – Continuing Pharmacy Education Activities
Standard 4 – CPE Activity Objectives
Standard 5 – Standards for Integrity and Independence (Effective January 1, 2022)
- Learn about Standard 5
- Download Standards for Integrity and Independence Rubric
- Review Transition Checklist
- Download Content Validity Toolkit
- Review Identification, Mitigation, Disclosure Toolkit
- Frequently Asked Questions on the Following Topic Areas (Click Each Link to Download and View):
Standard 7 – Teaching and Learning Methods
Standard 8 – Educational Materials
Standard 9 – Assessment of Learning
Standard 10 – Assessment Feedback
Standard 11 – Evaluation of CPE Activity
- Learn about Standard 11
- Download Sample Activity Evaluation Form Questions
- Review Sample Activity Evaluation Forms Live and Homestudy
- Download Guidance for Interpreting Feedback from Activity Evaluation
Examples and Templates for CPE Policies & Procedures
Policy 3.0 – Joint Providership
Policy 4.0 – Monitoring
Policy 6.0 – Record Keeping
Policy 8.0 – Financial Resources
Policy 13.0 – Regularly Scheduled Series
Policy 14.0 – Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
Accreditation Fees for Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Providers
Accreditation Review Tools
There are a number of forms that can support providers with their accreditation process.
ACPE Update/Spring 2025 Accreditation Cycle Observations
Description: ACPE staff hosted a webinar to provide compliance data from the most recent accreditation review cycle, updates to policies/procedures, commendation criteria and an overview of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Download slides HERE.