AR MPJE study plan
AR MPJE · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Controlled substances: scheduling, recordkeeping, and dispensing requirements
Map every CSA schedule (I-V) to its criteria, examples, and Arkansas-specific scheduling differences
Build a one-page comparison of federal vs. Arkansas controlled substance recordkeeping and inventory rules
List the requirements for a valid controlled substance prescription (elements, refills, expiration, transfer rules)
Explain DEA registration types, renewal cycles, and Arkansas controlled substance registration requirements
Your checkpoint
A two-page controlled substances reference sheet covering schedules, prescription elements, refill/expiration limits, and inventory requirements, self-quizzed to 90% recall
Controlled substances: scheduling, recordkeeping, and dispensing requirements & Prescription requirements, dispensing, and labeling
Distinguish Schedule II handling requirements from Schedules III-V in dispensing, partial fills, and emergency oral prescriptions
Apply the prescription transfer rules for controlled and non-controlled drugs to written scenarios
Identify required label elements and auxiliary labeling requirements under federal and Arkansas law
Differentiate prescriptive authority issues (who may prescribe, mid-level practitioner limits, oral vs. written vs. electronic)
Your checkpoint
Twenty scenario-based practice questions written and answered by you on controlled substance dispensing and labeling, with cited rule for each answer
Prescription requirements, dispensing, and labeling & Federal and Arkansas drug laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice
Outline the federal statutes and regulations that govern dispensing (FDCA, CSA, PPPA, DSCSA basics)
Summarize Arkansas prescription requirements including patient counseling and substitution rules
Trace the lifecycle of a prescription from receipt to dispensing to record retention
Explain refill authorization, prescription expiration, and prescriber verification requirements
Your checkpoint
A prescription workflow flowchart annotated with the specific federal and Arkansas rule that applies at each step
Licensure, registration, and discipline of pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmacy personnel & Federal and Arkansas drug laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice
Compare Arkansas licensure pathways, renewal cycles, and CE requirements for pharmacists and technicians
Describe grounds for discipline, the complaint/investigation process, and reporting obligations
Explain pharmacy permit requirements, change-of-ownership, and inspection standards
Map the roles of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and its rulemaking authority
Your checkpoint
A licensure and discipline summary table (pharmacist, technician, pharmacy permit) with renewal, CE, and discipline triggers, reviewed against source rules
Pharmacy operations, recordkeeping, and inventory requirements & Controlled substances: scheduling, recordkeeping, and dispensing requirements
Specify recordkeeping retention periods and required records for prescriptions, controlled substances, and purchases
Describe inventory requirements including initial, biennial, and change-of-status inventories for controlled substances
Explain the ordering, receipt, and return/destruction processes for controlled substances in Arkansas
Identify requirements for handling drug recalls, returns, and expired stock
Your checkpoint
A recordkeeping and inventory checklist covering retention periods and controlled substance inventory events, scored against a self-made answer key
Patient counseling, medication safety, and professional practice standards & Prescription requirements, dispensing, and labeling
Apply patient counseling requirements including when counseling may be declined and documentation expectations
Identify medication safety practices (error reporting, look-alike/sound-alike, high-alert medications)
Summarize Arkansas requirements for prescription monitoring program checks and reporting
Describe professional practice standards for patient confidentiality and prescription record access
Your checkpoint
A counseling and medication safety decision guide with at least ten scenarios and correct actions, including PMP check obligations
Pharmacist roles in public health, immunizations, and collaborative practice & Licensure, registration, and discipline of pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmacy personnel
Explain pharmacist authority to administer immunizations in Arkansas, including age limits, protocols, and documentation
Describe collaborative practice agreement requirements and scope under Arkansas law
Identify public health reporting duties and emergency dispensing provisions
List technician role expansions and required supervision ratios
Your checkpoint
A one-page immunization and collaborative practice quick-reference card with protocol elements, documentation, and reporting duties
Federal and Arkansas drug laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice & Licensure, registration, and discipline of pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmacy personnel & Prescription requirements, dispensing, and labeling & Controlled substances: scheduling, recordkeeping, and dispensing requirements & Pharmacy operations, recordkeeping, and inventory requirements & Patient counseling, medication safety, and professional practice standards & Pharmacist roles in public health, immunizations, and collaborative practice
Complete a timed 100-question mixed-domain practice exam and review every missed item to its source rule
Re-drill weak areas from weeks 1-7 using spaced repetition
Recite the highest-yield numeric thresholds (retention periods, refill limits, CE hours, inventory cycles) from memory
Simulate exam-day pacing and review flagged-question strategy
Your checkpoint
A timed full-length practice exam score plus a one-page 'final weak spots' sheet with corrective rule citations for each missed concept
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80% on your self-written controlled substances scenario set and correctly recite Schedule II vs. III-V handling differences without notes
Week 4: Complete the licensure/discipline table and pass a 25-question quiz on domains 1-4 at 75% or higher
Week 6: Complete the counseling/safety guide and score 80% or higher on a mixed 50-question set covering domains 3, 4, and 6
Week 8: Achieve 75% or higher on the timed 100-question mixed exam and have zero unresolved items on the final weak spots sheet