Oregon Pharmaceutical Representative 5 Credit Continuing Education Curriculum

This 5-credit curriculum is accredited by Oregon and fulfills the requirements for the continuing education license renewal. The curriculum consists of 7 courses each having an assessment. Upon completion of the curriculum, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, and the credits will be uploaded to your Oregon license account.

Oregon Pharmaceutical Representative 5 Credit Continuing Education Curriculum

This 5-credit curriculum is accredited by Oregon and fulfills the requirements for the continuing education license renewal. The curriculum consists of 7 courses each having an assessment. Upon completion of the curriculum, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, and the credits will be uploaded to your Oregon license account.

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: Pharmacovigilance Do's and Don'ts
In this lesson, you will learn about when and how to report safety information to your Pharmacovigilance team. Various scenarios will unfold to help you recognize when you are responsible for communicating information. Once you complete this lesson you will be able to explain what pharmacovigilance is and why it's important and identify your responsibilities in pharmacovigilance.
3: Medical Terminology & Abbreviations 2023
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.
4: 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. 
5: Introduction to Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
An introduction what is harassment in the workplace and how to recognize inappropriate actions and why.
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: 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.