Oncology Pharmacy Eligibility Requirements Examination Content

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacy I Nuclear Pharmacy I Nutrition Support Pharmacy I Oncology Pharmacy I Pharmacotherapy I Psychiatric Pharmacy
Oncology Pharmacy
Oncology pharmacy specialists recommend, design,
implement, monitor and modify pharmacotherapeutic plans
to optimize outcomes in patients with malignant diseases.
The Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP):
► Provides evidence-based, patient-centered medication
therapy management as an integral part of an
interdisciplinary team;
► Provides direct patient care including treatment assessment
and monitoring for potential adverse drug reactions and
interactions; and
► Serves as an authoritative resource on the optimal use of
medications used to treat individuals with cancer.
Eligibility Requirements
► 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;
► An active license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. or
another jurisdiction;
► Completion of four (4) years of practice experience with at
least 50% of time spent in oncology pharmacy activities;
or completion of a specialty (PGY2) residency* in oncology
pharmacy plus one (1) additional year of practice with at
least 50% of time spent in oncology pharmacy activities; and
► Achieving a passing score on the Oncology Pharmacy
Specialty Certification Examination.
*Effective January 1, 2013, only residencies accredited by the American Society
Examination Content
► Domain 1: Clinical Skills and Therapeutic Management
(60% of the examination)
► Domain 2: Generation, Interpretation, and Dissemination of
Information (20% of the examination)
► Domain 3: Guidelines, Policies, and Standards (15% of the
examination)
► Domain 4: Public Health and Advocacy (5% of the examination)
Recertification
Recertification for Board Certified Oncology Pharmacists (BCOP) is
required every seven years and can be accomplished by:
► Achieving a passing score on the 100-item, multiple-choice
objective recertification examination, based on the content outline
of the certification examination; or
► Earning 100 hours of continuing education credit provided by
the professional development program offered by the American
College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) in conjunction with the
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the
Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA).
Why Are Special Skills Critical?
The skills of a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) are
critical today due to the increasing number and complexity of drug
therapies to treat and prevent cancer. The narrow therapeutic index
of anticancer therapies requires unique knowledge and expertise
in managing disease-related and drug-related adverse events or
clinical situations not encountered in other disease states.
of Health-System Pharmacists are creditable for this purpose.
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Future opportunities will come to
pharmacists who can objectively
demonstrate they have the knowledge and
experience in place for complex
medication management.
Board certification allows me to offer
patients the most advanced level of
pharmaceutical treatment. Being a Board Certified
Oncology Pharmacist is important so that the highest
standards for specialty-level knowledge and i
skills are met to enhance patient care.
—Susan Goodin, PharmD, FCCP, BCOP
Associate Director, Clinical Trials and Therapeutics
—Susan Phy, PharmD, BCOP
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Professor of Medicine
Scotland Health Care System
Laurinburg, NC
UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2012 Chair, Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Which Pharmacists Are
Uniquely Qualified?
Board certification through BPS has become recognized as
the gold standard for determining which pharmacists are
qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels. Through the
rigorous standards mandated by BPS board certification and
recertification, the specialty-credentialed pharmacist stands out
as the most qualified to take on today's expanding professional
expectations.
BPS Certification Benefits
PEER TO PEER RECOGNITION;
PERSONAL, FINANCIAL ADVANCEMENT
Differentiate and affirm your knowledge and skills to:
► Provide more comprehensive and complex care and be
prepared to step into pharmacy's evolving position on the
multidisciplinary treatment team;
► Improve your standing in a competitive employment market;
► Experience increased recognition from healthcare
professionals; and
► Enjoy rewards in salary, promotions and new practice
opportunities.
Current Specialty Options
• Ambulatory Care Pharmacy includes
the provision of integrated, accessible
healthcare services by pharmacists
who are accountable for addressing
medication needs and developing sustained
partnerships with patients in the context of
family and community.
• Nuclear Pharmacy promotes public health
through safe and effective use of radioactive
medications.
• Nutrition Support Pharmacy addresses
the care of patients receiving specialized
parenteral or enteral nutrition.
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties was established in 1976
and exists today as an autonomous division of the American
Pharmacists Association. BPS has grown to be the premier
post-licensure certification organization serving the pharmacy
profession. Its principal responsibilities include:
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To grant recognition of appropriate pharmacy practice
specialties based on criteria established by the Board of
Pharmacy Specialties.
To establish standards for certification and recertification
of pharmacists in recognized pharmacy practice specialties.
To grant qualified pharmacists certification and
recertification in recognized pharmacy practice specialties.
To serve as a coordinating agency and information
clearinghouse for organizations and pharmacists in
recognized pharmacy practice specialties.
To enhance public/consumer protection by developing
effective certification programs for specialty practices
in pharmacy.
• Oncology Pharmacy targets the needs of
patients with various malignant diseases
and their complications.
• Pharmacotherapy ensures the safe,
appropriate and economical use
of medications often as part of a
multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Psychiatric Pharmacy specializes in the
pharmaceutical support of patients with
psychiatric disorders.
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The BPS Oncology Specialty was accredited in 2008 by the
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). This
accreditation is based on BPS having demonstrated compliance
with NCCA Standards of Accreditation of Certification
Programs. NCCA is the accrediting body of the Institute for
Credentialing Excellence (ICE) and it accredits programs based
on rigorous quality standards in the professional certification
industry.
'Accreditation by NCCA is an important milestone in BPS' vision
to be Pharmacy's premier specialty certification body"
—Terry L Schwinghammer, PharmD, BCPS
Former Chair, Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Visit www.bpsweb.org for
application requirements and
materials, practice exams,
test schedules and sites.
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Nutrition Support Pharmacy
Nutrition support pharmacy addresses the care of patients
who receive specialized nutrition support, including
parenteral and enteral nutrition.
The Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist (BCNSP):
Examination Content
Domain 1: Clinical Practice/Provision of Individualized
Nutrition Support to Patients (68% of the examination):
► Subdomain A: Assessment (21%)
► Often works as a member of a medical team;
► Subdomain B: Develop and implement a therapeutic plan of
care (21%)
► Has responsibility for direct patient care; and
► Subdomain C: Monitoring and clinical management (26%)
► Has responsibility for promoting maintenance and/or
restoration of optimal nutritional status by contributing to
the design and modification of treatment plans according
to the needs of the patient.
Domain 2: Management of Nutrition Support Operations
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or a
program outside the U.S. that qualifies the individual to
► Completion of three (3) years practice experience with at
least 50% of time spent in nutrition support pharmacy
activities or completion of a (PGY2) residency* in nutrition
support pharmacy; and
► Achieving a passing score on the Nutrition Support
Pharmacy Specialty Certification Examination.
► Subdomain A: Patient Care Management (12%)
► Subdomain B: Compounding Operations (8%)
Domain 3: Advancement of Nutrition Support Practice
Recertification
Recertification for Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacists
(BCNSP) is required every seven years and can be accomplished by:
► Earning a minimum of thirty (30) hours of continuing
education in nutrition support from providers approved by the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), with no
less than ten (10) hours earned every two years; and
► Achieving a passing score on the 100-item, multiple-choice
recertification examination, which is based on the content
outline of the certification examination.
optimal nutrition support, the Board Certified Nutrition Support
Pharmacist (BCNSP) assumes direct patient-care responsibilities,
including patient assessment, type of feeding design and clinical
monitoring. The Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist
also ensures that parenteral and enteral feeding formulations are
properly prepared and administered.
Uniquely Qualified?
Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties has
become recognized as the gold standard for determining which
pharmacists are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels.
Through the rigorous standards mandated by BPS board certification
and recertification, the specialty-credentialed pharmacist stands
out as the most qualified to take on today's expanding professional
expectations.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVANCEMENT
► Provide more comprehensive and complex care;
► Be prepared to step into pharmacy's evolving position on the
of Health-System Pharmacists are creditable for this purpose.
•
To ensure that patients receive individualized, appropriate and
► Experience increased recognition from healthcare professionals;
and
opportunities.
Board certification validates an
individual's specialized qualifications
and level of knowledge to ensure the health
and welfare of the patient. It is a
marker of competence of the clinician.
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Board certification is and will be the
avenue by which pharmacists practicing
as clinicians will distinguish themselves in the
profession. BPS certification signifies a
commitment to excellence in practice
and dedication to patient care.
—Sharon M. Durfee, RPh, BCNSP
Director, Poudre Infusion Therapy LLC
—Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP
Fort Collins CO
Member BPS Board of Directors
Baptist Health Systems
Jackson, MS
Member BPS Nutrition Support Specialty Council
medications.
).• To establish standards for certification and recertification
of pharmacists in recognized pharmacy practice specialties.
• To grant qualified pharmacists certification and
► To serve as a coordinating agency and information
► To enhance public/consumer protection by developing
in pharmacy.
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The BPS Nutrition Support Specialty was accredited in 2008
by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
This accreditation is based on BPS having demonstrated
compliance with NCCA Standards of Accreditation of
Certification Programs. NCCA is the accrediting body of the
Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) and it accredits
programs based on rigorous quality standards in the
professional certification industry.
—Terry L. Schwinghammer, PharmD, BCPS
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Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
Nuclear Pharmacy
Nutrition Support Pharmacy
Oncology Pharmacy
Eligibility Requirements (cont.)
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy is the provision of integrated,
accessible health care services by pharmacists who are
accountable for addressing complex medication needs,
developing sustained partnerships with ambulatory patients,
and practicing in the context of family and community.
► Completion of four (4) years of practice experience with at least 50%
of time spent in ambulatory care pharmacy; or completion of a PGY1
residency* plus one (1) additional year of practice with at least 50%
of time spent in ambulatory care pharmacy activities; or completion
of a specialty (PGY2) residency* in ambulatory care pharmacy.
The Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP):
*Effective January 1, 2013, only residencies accredited by the American Society of
► Coordinates care among members of the healthcare team
and through transitions among venues of care;
► Manages complex medication regimens in ambulatory
patients;
► Integrates care of acute illnesses and exacerbations in the
context of chronic conditions;
► Educates and engages patients in health promotion,
wellness and self-management; and
► Practices in a wide variety of settings including health
systems, community pharmacies, physician offices,
outpatient clinics and academia.
► Achieving a passing score on the Ambulatory Care
Specialty Certification Examination; and
Pharmacotherapy
Psychiatric Pharmacy
The Ambulatory Care Specialty focuses on the special needs of
people who have concurrent illnesses taking multiple medications,
and who often administer these drugs themselves or with the
assistance of a caregiver at home. The role of the Board Certified
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) is a unique combination of
technical expertise and direct, sustained primary patient care.
Health-System Pharmacists are creditable for this purpose.
Examination Contents
► Domain 1: Direct Patient Care (50% of the examination)
► Domain 2: Practice Management (20% of the examination)
► Domain 3: Public Health (5% of the examination)
► Domain 4: Retrieval, Generation, Interpretation and Dissemination of
Knowledge (15% of the examination)
e- Domain 5: Patient Advocacy (10% of the examination)
Uniquely Qualified?
Board certification through BPS has become recognized as
qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels. Through the
rigorous standards mandated by BPS board certification and
recertification, the specialty-credentialed pharmacist stands out
as the most qualified to take on today's expanding professional
expectations.
Recertification
Recertification for Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacists (BCACP)
is required every seven years and can be accomplished by:
PERSONAL, FINANCIAL ADVANCEMENT
► Achieving a passing score on the 100-item, multiple-choice objective
recertification examination, based on the content outline of the
certification examination; or
► Earning 100 hours of continuing education credit provided by the
professional development programs offered by the American College
of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and/or the joint program offered by
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the
American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
professionals; and
opportunities.
Ambulatory care board certification
enables the practicing ambulatory
care pharmacist to seek the credential that
ensures them recognition for
their training and competence.
Board certification will recognize
the knowledge and skills of those
pharmacists who directly and proactively
impact medication therapy management
in the ambulatory care environment.
—Peter G. Koval, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
—Douglas F. Covey, PharmD, FCCP, MHA, CDE
Moses Cone Family Practice
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics
2010-2011Chaic BPS Specialty Council on
2012 Chair, BPS Specialty Council on
Board of Pharmacy 5 ec-alties
▪ Ambulatory Care Pharmacy includes
► Nuclear Pharmacy promotes public health
medications.
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties was established
in 1976 and exists today as an autonomous division
of the American Pharmacists Association.
BPS has grown to be the premier post-licensure
certification organization serving the pharmacy
►
To grant recognition of appropriate pharmacy
practice specialties based on criteria established
by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
►
To establish standards for certification and
recertification of pharmacists in recognized
pharmacy practice specialties.
►
recertification in recognized pharmacy practice
specialties.
►
To serve as a coordinating agency and
information clearinghouse for organizations and
pharmacists in recognized pharmacy practice
specialties.
►
To enhance public/consumer protection by
developing effective certification programs for
specialty practices in pharmacy.
► Nutrition Support Pharmacy addresses
► Oncology Pharmacy targets the needs of
► Pharmacotherapy ensures the safe,
► Psychiatric Pharmacy specializes in the
© 2011 Board of Pharmacy Specialties
AMBULATORY
ARMACY?
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy I Nuclear Pharmaqy I Nutrition Support Pharmacy I Oncology Pharma y I Pharmacotherapy I Psychiatric Pharmacy
Pharmacotherapy
Examination Content
Pharmacotherapy is the area of pharmacy practice that is
responsible for ensuring the safe, appropriate and economical
use of medications.
► Domain 1: Patient-specific Pharmacotherapy (60% of the examination)
The Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS):
► Has responsibility for direct patient care;
► Domain 2: Retrieval, Generation, Interpretation and Dissemination of
Knowledge in Pharmacotherapy (25% of the examination)
► Domain 3: Systems and Population-based Pharmacotherapy
► Practices both independently and in collaboration with
other healthcare professionals;
► Serves as an objective, evidence-based source for
therapeutic information and recommendations; and
► Demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience that
are used to optimize medication use and improve patient
outcomes.
Current Eligibility Requirements
► Current, active license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. or
► Completion of three (3) years of practice experience with
at least 50% of time spent in pharmacotherapy activities or
completion of a PGY1 residency,' and
► Achieving a passing score on the Pharmacotherapy
Specialty Certification Examination.
Recertification
Recertification for Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialists (BCPS)
is an assessment of a practitioner's knowledge and skills through one of
two methods:
► Achieving a passing score on the 100-item, multiple-choice objective
recertification examination, based on the pharmacotherapy content
outline; or
► Earning 120 hours of continuing education credit over 7 years
provided by BPS-approved professional development programs
offered by the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
As healthcare enters an era of greater accountability, the board
certification of pharmacists is an important quality assurance process.
When considered with other quality indicators, board certification can
be used to objectively determine and validate the ability of pharmacists
to manage the pharmacotherapy of patients with complex or special
medication therapy needs and to teach others how to manage the
pharmacotherapy of patients.(1)
of Health-System Pharmacists, or residencies under active consideration for
accreditation by ASHP are creditable for this purpose.
(1) American College of Clinical Pharmacy Position Statement:
"Board Certification of Pharmacist Specialists."
Pharmacotherapy, November 2011
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The employment bar is being set high
by places that have strong clinical jobs.
Board certification is increasingly becoming either
a requirement or preferred status for
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I work closely with physicians every
day in the care of patients. Being board
certified in pharmacotherapy improves my
credibility, thereby allowing me to have
job applicants.
a greater impact on patient care.
—Anthony P. Morreale, PharmD, MBA, FASHP, BCPS
—Eric J. MacLaughlin, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Residency Program Director
Professor and Head of Adult Medicine Division
VA San Diego Healthcare System
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
2011-2012 Chair, BPS Pharmacotherapy Specialty Council
Uniquely Qualified?
Board Certification through BPS has become recognized as
qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels. Through
the rigorous standards mandated by BPS board certification
and recertification, the specialty-credentialed pharmacist
stands out as the most qualified to take on today's expanding
professional expectations.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVANCEMENT
► Improve your standing in a competitive employment
market;
professionals; and
opportunities.
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►
►
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To establish standards for certification and recertification
of pha-rmacists in recognized pharmacy practice specialties.
To serve as a coordinating agency and information
To enhance public/consumer protection by developing
in pharmacy.
•
The BPS Pharmacotherapy Specialty was accredited in
2008 by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies
(NCCA). This accreditation is based on BPS having
demonstrated compliance with NCCA Standards of
Accreditation of Certification Programs. NCCA is the
accrediting body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence
(ICE) and it accredits programs based on rigorous quality
standards in the professional certification industry.
—Terry L. Schwinghammer, PharmD, BCPS
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