Exemptee Certification Course
Become a California-certified Exemptee for Home Medical Device Retail (HMDR) and run a compliant DME operation with confidence.
About this certification
California requires every HMDR (Home Medical Device Retailer) facility to designate a certified Exemptee responsible for compliance with state pharmacy and device laws. This course is the fastest, clearest path to passing your Exemptee certification and getting your operation licensed.
Who it's for
- DME owners and operators applying for a California HMDR license
- Pharmacy staff transitioning into device retail
- Anyone designated as the responsible Exemptee for a facility
- Newly licensed operators preparing to launch
What you'll learn
- California Business & Professions Code as it applies to HMDR
- Recordkeeping, labeling, and storage requirements
- Patient safety, sanitation, and device-specific compliance
- Inspections, audits, and how to pass them
- Prescription handling for medical devices
- Adverse event reporting and recalls
Curriculum
California HMDR Law Foundations
The legal framework, your responsibilities as Exemptee, and the role of the Board of Pharmacy.
Facility, Storage & Recordkeeping
Physical requirements, sanitation, recordkeeping standards, and documentation that withstands inspection.
Prescription & Device Dispensing
Valid prescriptions, fitting, patient instructions, and labeling for medical devices.
Compliance, Inspections & Reporting
How inspections work, common citations, recalls, and adverse event reporting.
Final Exam & Certification
Comprehensive exam aligned to state requirements. Pass and download your certificate.
What the Exemptee course covers
A California Exemptee is the certified individual a Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) designates as responsible for compliance with state device and pharmacy law. Every licensed HMDR location needs one, and this Exemptee Certification Course is built to get you there quickly and confidently.
You'll learn how California regulates home medical device retail — facility and storage standards, recordkeeping, prescription handling for devices, patient instructions, recalls, and how Board of Pharmacy inspections actually work. Lessons are practical and written for DME owners and staff, not lawyers.
The course is fully online and self-paced. When you complete every module and pass the final exam, you download a dated certificate of completion in your name to include with your Exemptee application.
How to get certified
- 1
Review the Board's Exemptee requirements
Check the current HMDR Exemptee requirements published by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
- 2
Complete the Exemptee course
Work through each module in order and pass the final exam.
- 3
Download your certificate
Your certificate is available immediately after you pass.
- 4
Apply to the Board of Pharmacy
Submit your Exemptee application with your training certificate and required fees.
What's included for $79.95
- Full online Exemptee curriculum
- Module-by-module lessons with knowledge checks
- Final exam with retakes
- Downloadable, dated certificate of completion
- Lifetime access to course materials
Frequently asked questions
Is this course accepted by the California Board of Pharmacy?
Yes. The curriculum is built to the published HMDR Exemptee competency requirements and is used by operators across California.
How long do I have to complete it?
Lifetime access. Most students finish in 1–2 weeks of part-time study.
What if I fail the exam?
You may retake it. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, a small section unlock fee applies so you can re-study and re-test.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — an official, dated, downloadable Exemptee Certificate of Completion in your name.
How much is the Exemptee course?
The complete course is $79.95, one-time.
Is the Exemptee course online?
Yes. It's 100% online and self-paced on any device.
Ready to get certified?
Enroll today, study at your own pace, and earn your official certificate of completion.