How do I study for BCPS pharmacotherapy?
Hopefully the following may serve beneficial to others who are pursuing the BCPS designation.
- Give yourself plenty of time to prepare.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses before you start studying.
- Do not underestimate the importance of practice tests.
- Remember to study statistics.
- Make sure you answer all of the questions.
How do I prepare for the Bcacp exam?
BCACP Study Tips Understand different practice models and the business of ambulatory care clinical pharmacy. Billing codes, developing a practice, and strategies for monetization are all fair game and part of Domain 4 (Practice Models and Policy). Be sure you are prepared for the length of the exam.
How many questions are on BCPS?
175 questions
Length of the Exams The BCPS exam is 175 questions while the NAPLEX exam comes in at 250! This is a ton of questions, and much like a marathon you wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) do it without doing some training.
How can I get Bcop?
BCOP Eligibility
- You have to be a licensed (active) pharmacist that graduated from an accredited program. If you are a foreign graduate or are licensed in another jurisdiction, you likely still qualify.
- You have to have oncology practice experience.
What is a Bcacp degree?
The BPS Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) Program is a credential for pharmacists who have met the eligibility criteria below and provide integrated, accessible healthcare services for ambulatory patients in a wide variety of settings, including, but not limited to, community pharmacies and clinics.
What happens if you fail BCPS exam?
If you fail an exam, you are eligible to retake the exam at a reduced rate ($300) within one year of your original test date.
Are there any board review programs for pharmacotherapy?
Board review programs designed for the high-level practitioner looking for an interactive and scenario-based approach to exam preparation. This unique 2-day course provides an interactive discussion of the domains covered in the pharmacotherapy specialty.
How to become a certified BPS pharmacotherapy specialist?
Achieving a passing score on the BPS Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification Examination. Earning 120 hours of continuing education credit provided by the professional development programs offered by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and/or the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
How is ACCP pharmacotherapy preparatory review and recertification course delivered?
Using a case-based approach, the course strongly emphasizes the thought processes needed to solve patient care problems in each area. The Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Review and Recertification Course will be delivered at the ACCP Spring Forum.
Is there continuing education option for pharmacotherapy specialties?
The continuing education option for recertification was implemented in 1994 with BPS’ designation of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’s Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program (PSAP) as an acceptable professional development program for recertification.