**Each user has 365 days of access post purchase or May 15th, 2019 whichever occurs first. ** Please note, this prep package will expire May 15, 2019.
Since 1969, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) has been educating pharmacy professionals on how to best address the unique medication needs of older adults. That’s nearly 50 years of geriatric pharmacotherapy expertise. ASCP uses that experience to provide training to pharmacists studying for the Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) examination. We are ready to help you be the best senior care pharmacist!
Purchase our BCGP Prep Package and receive 9 courses that focus on geriatric pharmacotherapy. Each course contains a study guide with medication charts, slide handouts, recordings from the live event and a 10-question post-test. That's 90 extra questions to help you practice for the exam!
**Please note: Lab Values at the end of package is NOT a module and is for reference only.
Earn up to 20 continuing pharmacy education credits through the courses below:
- Biostatistics and Literature Review
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Endocrine and Exocrine Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Genitourinary and Renal Disorders
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurological Disorders
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
Need more practice? Further assess your knowledge by utilizing the BCGP Self-Assessment Exam. This contains 175 questions to reflect the actual exam. Practice your time management and gauge your knowledge gaps with this powerful study resource!
Other questions about the exam? Visit the Board of Pharmacy Specialties for the testing windows and to register for the exam. Review their Candidate Handbook for information about the actual exam day.
Date: These live activities took place on March 15 and 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Participants who attended the live activity are not eligible to receive credit for this home study activity.
Cost: Member $300, Non-Member $500
As an ASCP Member, you also get access to our library of FREE webinar recordings. These are past BCGP programs and a deep-dive into geriatric conditions.
Course Coordinators:
Kelechi Ogbonna, PharmD, MSHA, BCGP
Assistant Professor, Geriatrics
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Pharmacy
Speakers:
Sandra Hrometz, PhD, BsPharm, BCGP
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Manchester University
Kristin
Zimmerman, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Spencer
Durham, PharmD, BCPS (AQ-ID)
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy
Ericka
Crouse, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP, FASHP, FASCP
Associate Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Scott
Vouri, PharmD, MSCI, BCPS, BCGP, FASCP
Clinical Assistant Professor
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Emily
Peron, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FASCP
Assistant Professor, Geriatrics
Virginia Commonwealth University
Keith
Swanson, PharmD, BCGP
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
Target Audience: These educational activities are designed for pharmacists who are interested in preparing to take the Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) examination.
- Evaluate clinical trial and practice guideline information to senior care.
- Define therapeutic goals incorporating principles specific to the senior patient.
- Interpret clinical findings and incorporate functional status into therapeutic decision-making.
- Determine therapeutic options and prevent potential medication-related problems in the senior patient.
- Apply recommendations and goals to create safe and effective patient-specific plans.
- Communicate medication information to older patients, their caregivers, and the interprofessional team.
Released: April 15, 2018
Expiration: May 15, 2019 at 11:59 pm ET.
How to Earn Credit:
Post-Test: You will have unlimited attempt to receive a 70% or higher on the post-test assessment. You will not receive answer feedback until you obtain a passing score.
CPE Credit: You must complete the post-test and evaluation within 365 days of purchase or by May 15, 2019 whichever occurs first to receive credit. ASCP reports CPE attainment to ACPE and NABP via the CPE Monitor system. The course should be posted within 24-48 hours of evaluation completion. It is the responsibility of the participant to provide their correct date of birth (MMDD format) and NABP e-Profile ID on their member or guest profile on the ASCP Website
**Florida Consultant Pharmacists**
*This package has been approved for only 15 FL consultant certification credits. You must complete a minimum of 3 hours to qualify for FL CE. ASCP submits CE hours (approved courses only) to CE Broker. Please email your FL license # after completion to: education@ascp.com
Technical Requirements:
Activities consist of recorded videos and PDF files. Please ensure the computer
you plan to use meets the following requirements:
- Media Viewing Requirements: Updated Abode Flash Player and Adobe Reader.
- Supported Browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and/or Safari. Not all courses work with Microsoft Internet Explorer due to recent updates.
- Disable all pop-up blockers for our site.
Questions about these courses? Please do not hesitate to contact us at education@ascp.com
| Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CPE:1.5 | |
| 2 | CPE:2.5 | |
| 3 | CPE:2.0 | |
| 4 | CPE:2.0 | |
| 5 | CPE:2.5 | |
| 6 | CPE:2.5 | |
| 7 | CPE:2.5 | |
| 8 | CPE:2.5 | |
| 9 | CPE:2.0 |