Certification in the field of pharmacy is a way to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills above and beyond a degree program or licensure. Certification can also be used as a means to differentiate an individual from colleagues and gain recognition and respect from other health professionals. Certified pharmacists have clearly demonstrated their ability to identify, resolve and prevent drug therapy problems in a specialized area of practice. They have taken the initiative to seek additional education and experience in a particular pharmacy field, exhibiting a high level of commitment to the patients they serve and to the profession of pharmacy. Therefore, pharmacy certification can be very rewarding on both a professional and personal level.

Anticoagulation

• Internet Certificate Program for Anticoagulation Therapy Management, University of Southern Indiana
• Anticoagulation Certificate Program, University of Florida College of Pharmacy

Asthma

• National Asthma Educator Certification

Diabetes

• Diabetes Management Certificate Program, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
• Diabetes Therapy Certificate Program, University of Florida College of Pharmacy

Geriatrics

• Geriatric Certification, Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (CCGP)

HIV/AIDS

• HIV Certificate Program, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Immunization Delivery

• Immunization Certificate Program, American Pharmacists Association (APhA), administered by MPA, contact Marketing & Sales Assistant Cynthia Rowe. MPA currently has no additional immunization training programs scheduled for 2011. Check back again toward the beginning of next year, or contact Cynthia Rowe at the e-mail provided above for additional information.
  
  

  MPA Parternship for Immunization Training
  In addition, the MPA Partnership for Immunization Training offers per person discounted registration rates for companies, retail chains and/or health-systems interested in implementing pharmacist immunization training within their organization.

  By assuming specific responsibilities associated with implementation of an American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program, and fulfilling minimum attendance requirements, discount amounts may be applied to registration fees. Click here for additional information!

Lipids & Hypertensive Disorders

• Lipids & Hypertensive Disorders Therapy Certificate Program, University of Florida College of Pharmacy

Medication Therapy Management

• Medication Therapy Management Certificate Program, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Menopause Education

• Menopause Educator Certification, North American Menopause Society (NAMS)

Nuclear Pharmacy

• Nuclear Pharmacy Certification, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS)
• Nuclear Pharmacy Certificate Program, Purdue University
• Radiopharmacy Certificate Program, University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy

Nutrition

• Nutrition Support Pharmacy Certification, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS)

Oncology

• Oncology Certification, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS)

OTC Medications

• OTC Advisor Certificate Program, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Pain Management

• Pain Management Certification, American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM)

Pharmaceutical Compounding

• Pharmaceutical Compounding Certificate Program, University of Florida College of Pharmacy

Pharmacotherapy

• Pharmacotherapy Certification, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS)

Psychiatry

• Psychiatric Pharmacist Certification, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS)