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OVERVIEW

Name of Credential

Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS)

Responsible Organization

Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)

Address

2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037-2985

Telephone

(202) 429-7591

E-mail

info@bpsweb.org

Website

www.bpsweb.org

CERTIFICATION DETAILS

Eligibility criteria

  • Graduation from a pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or a program outside the U.S. that qualifies the individual to practice in the jurisdiction;
  • A current, active license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. or another jurisdiction;
  • Completion of four (4) years of post-licensure practice, with at least fifty percent (50%) of time spent in pediatric pharmacy activities as defined by the BPS Pediatric Pharmacy Content Outline; or
  • Completion of a PGY1 residency plus two (2) additional years of post-licensure practice, with at least fifty percent (50%) of time spent in pediatric pharmacy activities as defined in the BPS Pediatric Pharmacy Content Outline; or
  • Completion of a specialty (PGY2) residency in pediatric pharmacy; and
  • Achieving a passing score on the BPS Pediatric Pharmacy Specialty Examination.

Recertification

Recertification for pharmacists who earn BPS board certification in pediatric pharmacy is required every seven (7) years and is an assessment of the pharmacist’s knowledge and skills through one of two methods:

  • Achieving a passing score on the BPS multiple-choice recertification examination based on the BPS Pediatric Pharmacy Content Outline; or
  • Earning 100 hours of continuing education credit provided by the professional development program offered by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and/or the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG).

Duration of initial certification

7 years

Examination

  • Domain 1: Patient Management (57% of the examination)
  • Domain 2: Practice Management (21% of the examination)
  • Domain 3: Information Management (17% of the examination)
  • Domain 4: Public Health and Patient Advocacy (5% of the examination)

Cost

  • Initial Certification fee: $600
  • Annual Certification Maintenance fee: $125
  • Recertification fee: $400

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