Department of Health Services - Exemptee
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Review the items below for that which best describes your issue or question.

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How long does it take to get my certificate from the State? It can take as much as 4-6 weeks. Usually it is much faster. We recommend sending in all your documentation together at the same time.
I do not know which agency to file with. the Board or DHS, or perhaps both. If your business is selling and distributing drugs and devices then you will be applying for the Designated Representative Certificate through the California Board of Pharmacy.

If your business is a home medical device retailer sales or service then you are applying for the Exemptee Certificate through the Department of Health Services.

Do I have to have one year of paid lawful experience to get a Designated Representative Certificate? Yes.
Can I take the class before I have one year of experience? Yes. Then hold your application until after the one year of experience date.
Who should sign my Certificate of Completion for training? SkillsPlus will be sending that to you as soon as you complete the class and respond to item number 9 at the bottom of the Topic Outline page..
Is SkillsPlus an approved provider of this training? Technically, the State can not approve or authorize any service provider. Having said that, we have been offering the class for the Board and DHS for years and our students are routinely accepted and approved for certification by the Board and DHS.