How do you become a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist?
To become a BPS Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist®, a pharmacist must: Graduate from a pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or a program outside of the U.S. that qualifies the individual to practice in that jurisdiction; and.
How much does BCPS exam cost?
The fee for first-time applicants for specialty certification is $600 USD. Candidates who have failed an initial certification examination within the past year have the option to retake the examination during this period for a reduced fee of $300 USD.
How long does the BCPS exam take?
Administration of the Examination The recertification examinations are 100 questions in length administered over a 2 hour, 30 minute testing period. Once the candidate has been checked-in, he/she will be escorted by testing staff to a workstation.
How do I study for the BCPS exam?
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 many times can you take BCPS exam?
BCPS FAQ #3: Can I Retake the BCPS Exam More Than Once? Yes. There is no stipulation that I am aware of preventing you from taking the BCPS exam multiple times. As long as you do the application process and pay the fees, you can fire away as many times as you wish.
How many people fail BCPS?
Absolutely. With historic pass rates in the 60-65% range, there are literally over 1,000 pharmacists each year who don’t pass the first time. In 2018, there was over 1,300 that did not pass. I expect that number to grow as the number of applicants grows.
What score do I need to pass BCPS?
500
The minimum passing score on BPS examinations is 500. Pass/fail decisions are based on the total score indicated on the score report, not on performance in the domains.