NEW 2027-2028 Oregon Pharmaceutical Representative 10 Credit PLE Pre-Licensing Curriculum

Oregon 10 Credit Pre-License Education (PLE) Curriculum. This course is accredited and fulfills the requirements for Oregon's pre-license education. Upon completion of the curriculum, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for your initial license.

State of Oregon Requirements*

License renewal (5 CEUs)
To renew your Oregon Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (PSR) license, you need to complete 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Here’s a quick guide:
  • Complete 5 CEUs:
    • Ensure you have completed the required 5 hours of continuing education.
  • Submit Renewal Application:
    • Go to NIPR to submit your renewal application and related fees.
  • Contact for Licensing Concerns:

Course Content

1:  An Introduction to the Life Science Industry
This learning program is designed to introduce you to the pharmaceutical industry and covers the following topics:  
1. History of the Pharmaceutical Industry
2. The stages/steps involved in drug discovery and development
3. The different types of pharmaceutical companies
4. The challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry 
2:  Professional Conversations: Navigating Sensitive Health Topics
Talking about sensitive health topics can be uncomfortable due to cultural norms, personal beliefs, or lack of experience.  This eLesson will equip staff with strategies to confidently and empathetically discuss sensitive health medication topics.
3:  Cultural Competency in Life Sciences Modules I to IV
Cultural Competency in Life Sciences.  This course consists of four modules with knowledge checks throughout and an assessment at the conclusion of the course.  Module I takes the learner through the meaning of cultural competency and its philosophies and principles in the healthcare industry.  Discussions include culture, race, ethnicity, identity and key terms. Module II to IV introduces the Bennett Model, cross cultural communication, measuring your cultural competence, communication and cultural influences working with health care professionals and practices to improve your cultural competence.
4:  Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) Essentials
Compliance with the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA).  This course is a comprehensive overview explaining how the requirement of the PDMA impacts Field Sales Representatives and Regional/District Managers.The course focuses on the FDA regulations that  resulted from the PDMA/PDA including 21 CFR Part 203 and 21 CFR Part 205.
5: PhRMA Code
Ethical relationships with healthcare professionals are critical to a manufacturer's goals in helping patients by developing and marketing new and existing medicines.  This course is focused on the Code of Conduct issued by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturer's of America (PhRMA) on interactions with healthcare professionals.
6: Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness
If you at risk for potential contact with blood or other infectious materials, you are at risk for contracting potentially deadly, incurable diseases. This course explains what bloodborne pathogens are and how you can protect yourself from them.
7: HIPAA for Life Science Professionals
Specifically created for life science professional.  Safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) is a requirement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This privacy course is specifically tailored to help employees understand what information is private, why it is private and what they can do to protect it. 
8:  An Overview of Third Party Logistics (3PL)
This lesson provides an overview of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) in the life science industry and provides high level information on what they do, licensing, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act and potential disciplinary actions for non compliance. 
9: Medical Terminology & Abbreviations Modules I to IV
This course provides common medical terminology and abbreviations which will provide a baseline for employees to better understand products, improve communications with healthcare professionals and have a better understanding of reportable events.
10: Product Complaints and Adverse Events
This Adverse Event course is comprised of two lessons and provides valuable information to enable the trainee to understand and identify an Adverse Event, define the types of Adverse Events, the importance of reporting requirements and tools for compliance.
11: Introduction to Working with DEA Controlled Substances
This course offers a foundation to working with DEA Controlled Substances in the life science industry.  The course explains the functions of the Office of Diversion Control, laws and codes related to Controlled Substances, Registrant Responsibilities and more.