What is CPJE?

The California Practice Standards and  Jurisprudence Examination, a computerized, multiple choice state licensure exam.  There are 90 questions, of which 75 are graded.  Candidates are given 2 hours to take the exam.  A score of 75 is required to pass.  

The CPJE is comprised of questions that:

• Demonstrate the candidate’s proficiency in patient communication skills.
• Examine aspects of contemporary standards of practice for pharmacists in California, including pharmacist care and the application of clinical knowledge to typical pharmacy practice situations.
• Evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of applicable state laws and regulations. 

CPJE Resources

For CPJE, a good law review is essential.  We recommend Fred Weissman’s A Guide to California Pharmacy Law which is available from the USC bookstore.

Use the self-assessment exam for the community and hospital PIC, available at the CA Pharmacy Board web site (http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/).  This reviews many legal requirements that are important to know for the exam. 

CPJE is 75% clinical; utilize a resource such as the RxPrep Course Book to review topics and chronic conditions that are most likely to appear on the exam.