CPE Accreditation Scheme

CPE Accreditation Scheme

Scope of CPE Activities

The following CPE activities shall be recognised for earning CPE points ─

a. local CPE programmes provided by accredited CPE Programme Providers (may be connected to hyperlink showing the provider list later)

b. local CPE activities not provided by accredited CPE Programme Providers but recognised by CPE Administrator based on the information submitted; and

c. non-local CPE activities organised by non-local pharmacy boards and pharmacists’ associations recognised by CPE Administrator.

CPE points will not be awarded for activities organised by organisations other than the accredited CPE Programme Providers or those recognised by CPE Administrator.

The CPE programme will cover a wide range of activities with different modes of delivery, including online mode and physical attendance, as well as self-study learning. Details of different types of CPE activities and the allocation of CPE points for these activities are set out below ─

CPE Award Scheme

College of Pharmacy Practice - CPE Award Scheme (From 2025-09-01)

Categories of CPE Activities	CPE points awardable
Active CPE Activities
Active participation as speakers or article / poster presenters in any accredited activities such as conference, seminar, meeting, workshop and forum	2 CPE points per hour
Teaching accredited CPE courses	2 CPE points per hour
Setting questions, marking of examination papers and assessment of candidates’ performance in oral examinations	5 CPE points per exercise
Participation as preceptors / tutors (a) in the pharmacy internship training programme, and .... (b) In the resident pharmacist training programme, irrespective of the number of intern pharmacists / resident pharmacists under supervision.	5 CPE points per year 5 CPE points per cycle for a preceptorship of not less than six months
Receptive CPE Activities
Receptive participation as participants or passive recipients in any accredited CPE activities	1 CPE point per hour and a maximum of 10 CPE points for a single receptive CPE activity (See further explanation below)
Publications
Publication of papers / reports on pharmaceutical care, academic interests and/or public health in professional journals, books and newsletters of professional bodies which are accepted / approved by CPE administrators (Publications shall not mean coursework, research, thesis, dissertations or equivalent that serve as a mandatory requirement of a postgraduate study.)	10 CPE points per publication
Self Study
(i) Reading / studying literatures, textbooks, journals, theses, research reports or other works which are included on the approved reading list; (ii) Self-study programmes such as accredited self-assessment programmes offered by CPE Programme Providers and other overseas institutions / professional bodies which have been accredited by CPE Administrators; and (iii) Self-study via online platform, including listening to audio recording, watching on-demand video and reading articles published in other digital platforms.	The date, time spent, and materials studied should be recorded clearly with sufficient details. One CPE point will be awarded for each actual hour spent on reading the reference materials. If a reflection report of at least 500 words has been submitted by the pharmacist or the passing of a self-assessment is required for completion of self-study activities, a maximum of 7 CPE points per cycle would be allowed; whereas a maximum of 3 CPE points per cycle should be allowed if no reflection report is submitted or passing of a self-assessment is not required for completion of the self-study activities. In any case, only a maximum of 7 CPE points in aggregate could be awarded for self-study in each CPE cycle.
Postgraduate Studies
Enrollment in postgraduate studies in pharmacy or other relevant subjects such as clinical pharmacy, Chinese medicine and public health	1 CPE point per hour of attendance, capped at 15 CPE points per cycle (See further explanation below)
Other CPE activities
Pharmacists who wish to apply for CPE points for undergoing other activities, such as completing a learning portfolio, should submit an application to their respective CPE administrators for assessment.	Each case will be considered on its own merits and CPE points will be awarded upon satisfactory assessment of a case.

*Further explanation on “Individual modules of a postgraduate programme” :

Individual modules of a postgraduate programme can be accredited as standalone receptive CPE activities and awarded a maximum of 10 CPE points per module. However, once a claim for CPE points has been made for any individual module, the pharmacist is not permitted to claim CPE points for the postgraduate programme as a whole.

#Further explanation on “receptive activity straddling across two CPE cycles” :

If a receptive activity straddles across two CPE cycles, the CPE Programme Provider should determine, in consultation with the CPE Administrator, whether CPE points can be awarded only upon completion of the entire activity or can be separately awarded for each CPE cycle based on attendance. In the latter case, the calculation of CPE points should be based on the approved hours of attendance attained in each CPE cycle or on a pro-rata basis if a CPE points ceiling applies to the activity. For example, in the case of a two-day certificate course spanning the 2024/25 and 2025/26 CPE cycles with a total of over 10 training hours, the CPE points to be awarded for each cycle should be calculated as follows :

Regardless of whether claiming CPE points on a pro-rata basis or after completing an entire CPE activity, the CPE Programme Provider should issue proper certification documents to confirm the pharmacist’s attendance or completion of the activity.

College of Pharmacy Practice - CPE Award Scheme (From 2025-09-01)

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