Certification Programs in Canada
Asthma & COPD
Name: Certified Asthma Educator (CAE) or Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) » Alumni Notes
Provider: Canadian Network for Asthma Care
Description: Examination only. Prerequisites (CNAC): a degree or diploma in a recognized healthcare profession and successful completion of a CNAC-approved asthma educator program for the CAE exam or respiratory educator program (or separate asthma and COPD educator programs) for the CRE exam. Go to www.cnac.net for a list of CNAC-approved educational providers and more detailed exam information.
Venue/format: (Exam sites) Halifax, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Vancouver; additional sites depending on demand.
Length/start date: First Saturday of November
Cost: $450 to write CAE or CRE exam
Contact: Cheryl Connors, Executive Director, CNAC
Phone: 905-880-1092
Email: cconnors@cnac.net
Website: http://www.cnac.net/
Name: Online Asthma and Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) Programs
Provider: Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, B.C.; University of Alberta; Alberta Asthma Centre
Description: Authorized preparatory program for the Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) examination (Canadian Network for Asthma Care). The program begins with completion of the Online Asthma Educator Program (three courses) and the fourth course focuses on the specifics of COPD and its management. Exploration of online, mandatory, asynchronous sessions with guest content experts occurs in the 2nd and 3rd courses of the program and at specific times of the year. Over the four courses, participants will submit six video assignments to assess practical skills competency (a client interview, a history taking session, device teaching session and a follow-up session, a public teaching session and a breathing relaxation techniques/COPD action plan teaching session).
Venue/format: Online
Length/start date: Continuous intake, eight months maximum completion time/course, 2.5 years maximum completion time/program of four courses, average completion time by past participants: 18 months to two years.
Cost: Approx. $1,600 plus cost of text and costs of video mailings
Contact: Janine Chan,
Coordinator, Asthma Education, Thompson Rivers University
Phone: 250-371-5543
Email: jchan@tru.ca
Websites:
Asthma: http://www.tru.ca/science/distance/asthma.html
COPD: http://www.tru.ca/science/distance/copd.html
CRE: http://www.tru.ca/science/distance/cre_6243.html
Name: Respiratory Training and Educator Course
Provider: RespTrec, Saskatoon, SK.
Description: Authorized preparatory program for the Certified Asthma Educator examination (Canadian Network for Asthma Care). Core training module in educating clients (e.g., communication skills, teaching methods/strategies) plus second module in asthma and its management (i.e., pathophysiology, diagnosis, management) or COPD and it’s management. Each module consists of a pre-workshop home study package and a two-day workshop and examination (role-playing, case scenarios, demonstration).
Venue/format: Distance learning plus live sessions at various sites across Canada; see website
Length/start date: Approximately 30 hours of self-study for each of two modules, plus two two-day workshops (see website for dates across country)
Cost: $1,000 for two courses or $600 for each course
Contact: Lori Kleiboer,
Registration
Phone: 306-343-9640 ext. 228
Email: lori.kleiboer@sk.lung.ca
Website: http://www.resptrec.org/
Name: Asthma and COPD Patient Care (CAE/CRE Preparation Course)
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists Association, Toronto, ON
Description: Four-day course on respiratory care that has been approved by the Canadian Network for Asthma Care
Venue/format: BMO Institute for Learning, Toronto
Length/start date: October 1-4, 2009
Cost: TBA
Contact: Penny Young, Administrative Assistant
DIRC/Education Programs
Email: pyoung@dirc.ca
Website: http://opatoday.com
Cardiovascular
Name: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
Provider: Justice Institute of B.C.
Description: For physicians and allied healthcare professionals involved in the management of cardiac arrest. Prerequisites: CPR Level (HCP) within the last 12 months; currently involved in cardiac arrest management; proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation. Covers the basic skills needed to manage a cardiac arrest and review of cardiac dysrhythmia, as well as practice scenarios.
Venue/format: Campus
Length/start date: Two days (multiple dates, see website)
Cost: Approx. $371.42 plus GST and $5.00 Learner Service Fee
Contact:
See website for listing of various campuses
Website: http://www.jibc.ca
Name: Cardiovascular Certificate Program
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists Association, Toronto, ON
Description: This three-day program provides evidence-based information on the management of cardiovascular conditions, with the goal of improving patient care for these patients. Current, practical information is provided through lecture sessions and small group case discussions on the following topics:
- physiology/anatomy;
- risk factors for cardiovascular disease;
- anticoagulation;
- angina/acute coronary syndrome;
- congestive heart failure;
- arrhythmias;
- stroke—prevention and treatment; and
- putting theory into practice.
Venue/format: BMO Institute for Learning, Toronto, ON
Length/start date: TBA
Cost: $850 (members); $1,050 (non-members)
Contact: Penny Young,
Administrative Assistant
DIRC/Education Programs
Email: pyoung@dirc.ca
Website: http://opatoday.com
Clinic Days
Name: Clinic Days Workshop
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists Association, Toronto, ON
Description: Two-day workshop to help pharmacists train for clinic days. Hands-on education about devices, counseling aids. See website for more information.
Venue/format: BMO Institute for Learning, Toronto, ON
Length/start date: October 17, 18, 2009
Cost: TBA
Contact: Penny Young,
Administrative Assistant
DIRC/Education Programs
Email: pyoung@dirc.ca
Website: http://opatoday.com
Clinical Research
Name: Clinical Research Associate Graduate Certificate Program
Provider: Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Toronto, ON
Description: Provides training in the design, preparation, planning, implementation and review of a clinical trial, plus the communication of findings to the research community. Courses include communication skills, including the use of technology; ethical theory and issues; phases and elements of clinical trials; design, preparation, planning, implementation and evaluation of a project; basic statistical analysis of data.
Venue/format: Online
Length/start date: 15 months
Cost: TBD (3–4 courses)
Contact: Registrar & Student Enrolment
Email: info@michener.ca
Website: http://www.michener.ca/ce/postdiploma/clinical_research_associate.php
Complementary Therapies/Herbalism
Name: ND (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine) Diploma Program
Provider: The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON
Description: Three areas of study: basic medical sciences (including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, developing program-solving skills; may include lab component); clinical disciplines (including physical/clinical diagnosis, differential/laboratory diagnosis, radiology, naturopathic assessment, orthopedics); and naturopathic disciplines (Asian medicine/acupuncture; botanical, homeopathic and physical medicine; clinical nutrition; lifestyle counselling).
Venue/format: Campus
Length/start date: Four years full-time, starting in September or January
Cost: $18,355 per year
Contact:
Email: info@ccnm.edu
Website: http://www.ccnm.edu/
Name: Chartered Herbalist Diploma Program
Provider: Dominion Herbal College, Burnaby, B.C.
Description: Series of self-study manuals with self-tests. Upon completion of all manuals, must successfully complete a final examination.
Venue/format: Distance learning
Length/start date: Typically completed within one year (may finish sooner)
Cost: $670
Contact:
Email: herbal@uniserve.com
Website: http://www.dominionherbal.com
Name: Master Herbalist Diploma Program
Provider: Dominion Herbal College, Burnaby, B.C.
Description: Prerequisite: successful completion of the Chartered Herbalist Diploma Program or comparable diploma program. This Master program requires completion of a thesis.
Venue/format: Distance learning
Length/start date: Minimum six months; must be completed in one year
Cost: $495
Contact:
Email: herbal@uniserve.com
Website: http://www.dominionherbal.com
Compounding
Name: PCCA Primary Compounding Training
Provider: PCCA Canada, London, ON
Description: Four-day course taught according to USP <795> standards. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians completing this course receive 20 hours of ACPE continuing education credit. Lab portion teaches practical compounding procedures, such as solutions, gels, creams, lotions, sticks, suppositories, troches, encapsulations, minor aseptic, unit dose compounding, enteric coating and lollipops. The class also provides instruction in compounding equipment, discusses legal issues and the importance of quality control, and covers helpful marketing techniques.
Venue/format: PCCA Learning Centre (London, ON, or Houston, TX)
Length/start date: Four days; see website for event dates
Cost: $2,500
Contact: PCCA Customer Service
Email: customerservice@pccarx.ca
Website: http://www.pccarx.ca/
Diabetes
Name: Certified Diabetes Educator » Alumni Notes
Provider: Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board, Caledon, ON
Description: Examination only. Certification handbook available on website.
Venue/format: Across Canada; see website for list of examination sites
Length/start date: Offered annually, in May (Saturday following Victoria Day long weekend). Application deadline is February 1.
Length/start date: Next examination date is May 29, 2010
Cost: $450
Contact:
Email: cdecb@sympatico.ca
Website: http://www.cdecb.ca/
Name: Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program, Basic » Alumni Notes
Provider: Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Toronto, ON
Description: Preparatory program for the Canadian Diabetes Certification Exam; self-study plus three four-day live sessions on campus. Modules include: pathophysiology and diagnosis; principles of basic management and nutrition; pharmaceutical management; life stages; gestational diabetes; older adult; acute and chronic complications; and teaching and learning. Training includes written assignments, case studies, role-playing, presentations and a final web-based examination.
Venue/format: Distance learning and on campus
Length/start date: One year, starting February 2009
Cost: $1,480 plus cost of textbooks
Contact: Registrar & Student Enrollment
Email: info@michener.ca
Website: http://www.michener.ca/ce/postdiploma/diabetes_educator.php
Name: Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program, Advanced
Provider: Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Toronto, ON
Description: Offers Certification Maintenance Credits (Canadian Diabetes Educators Certification Board); self-study plus two-day live session. Modules are: advanced management; chronic complications; pregnancy; pediatrics; complementary therapies; and research/critical appraisal. Training includes written assignments, case studies, role-playing, presentations and a final web-based examination.
Prerequisite: completion of the Basic program, or two years' practice in diabetes education plus completion of the Basic program final exam.
Venue/format: Distance learning and on campus
Length/start date: One year, starting February 2009
Cost: $1,480 plus cost of textbooks
Contact: Registrar & Student Enrollment
Email: info@michener.ca
Website: http://www.michener.ca/ce/postdiploma/diabetes_educator.php
Name: Diabetes Certificate Program
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists Association, Toronto, ON
Description: This three-day program provides pharmacists with practical information on the management of diabetes. After successfully completing the program, pharmacists are able to provide diabetes-related specialized pharmacy patient care services. The following topics are included:
- pathophysiology;
- nutrition;
- insulin therapy;
- treatment guidelines for type 2 diabetes;
- macrovascular and microvascular complications;
- blood glucose meter workshop; and
- overview of diabetes in children and adolescents.
Venue/format: 130 West Event Centre, Toronto, ON
Length/start date: TBA
Cost: $850 (members); $1,050 (non-members)
Contact: Penny Young,
Administrative Assistant
DIRC/Education Programs
Email: pyoung@dirc.ca
Website: http://opatoday.com
Geriatrics
Name: Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Preparation Course
Provider: Alberta Pharmacists’ Association, Edmonton, AB
Description: Preparatory program for the Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Exam (Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy)
Venue/format: Edmonton and Calgary
Length/start date: Two three-day sessions
Cost: To be announced
Contact: Rose Dehod
Email: rose.dehod@rxa.ca
Website: http://www.albertapharmacy.ca/home/RxAEvents.aspx?id=9461
Name: Registered Elder Care Practitioner
Provider: Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, locations across Canada
Description: Consists of 10 courses, topics include physiological concerns, communicating with the elderly, natural chronic pain management, caring for the caregiver and more.
Venue/format: Distance learning or in one of the 11 classroom locations across Canada
Length/start date: Maximum of two years for distance learning; one- and two-year programs offered in classroom locations
Cost: Distance education (single payment $2,995 plus registration fee); classroom (single payment $5,180 plus registration fee)
Contact:
Distance education: 800-328-0743;
for classrooms, see website for locations across
Canada Distance education: csnndisted@xplornet.com;
Canada Distance: http://www.csnndistanceeducation.org/,
or classroom: http://www.csnn.ca/
Name: Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Preparation Course
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists Association, Toronto, ON
Description: Six-day course that prepares pharmacists to write the U.S. Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Exam and become credentialed as a "Certified Geriatric Pharmacist" (CGP). Updates of over 25 disease states common to geriatric care are presented by pharmacy experts, many who have their CGP credentials.
Venue/format: BMO Institute for Learning, Toronto, ON
Length/start date: November 13-15, and November 27-29, 2009
Cost: $1699 for OPA Members
Contact: Penny Young,
Administrative Assistant
DIRC/Education Programs
Email: pyoung@dirc.ca
Website: http://opatoday.com
Health Care Administration
Name: Health Care Management (Certificate); Diploma in Health Care Management
Provider: Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, ON
Description: Candidates must complete six courses, (Leadership Level I and Level II, applied research methods, financial management, human resources, health law) plus three electives
Venue/format: Individuals have an option of taking three courses online and at OHA offices
Length/start date: Two to three years on average
Cost: Contact OHA for individual course fees
Contact: Marisa Violante
Coordinator, Certificate and Diploma Courses
Email: courses@oha.com
Website: http://www.oha.com/courses
Infectious Disease
Name: Infectious Disease Certificate Program
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists Association, Toronto, ON
Description: The infectious disease program will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of this clinical area through lectures and case-based learning taught by an expert faculty. Topics will include a review of “bugs and drugs”, guidance on antibiotic resistance, the role of public health surveillance, and overviews to guide the management and control of common infections that pharmacists may be asked to provide education and guidance about within their practice setting.
Venue/format: BMO Institute for Learning, Toronto, ON
Length/start date: TBA
Cost: $850 (members); $1,050 (non-members)
Contact: Penny Young,
Administrative Assistant
DIRC/Education Programs
Email: pyoung@dirc.ca
Website: http://opatoday.com
Injections/Immunizations
Name: Administering Injections and Immunizations Preparation Course
Provider: Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA), Edmonton, AB
Description: Two-part course will provide pharmacists with education on administering drugs by injection. Participants will be provided theory, discussion, demonstrations and guided practice in relation to preparing and delivering medication and immunization by injection.
Venue/format: Various locations in Alberta
Length/start date: See website for event dates
Cost: Contact RxA for fee information
Contact: Rose Dehod
Email: rose.dehod@rxa.ca
Website: http://www.rxa.ca/n_EducationEvents/default.aspx?id=14240
Men’s Health
Name: Men’s Health Certificate Program
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists Association, Toronto, ON
Description: Please see website for further information
Venue/format: TBA; registration will be available through the website
Length/start date: Check website for upcoming dates.
Cost: TBA
Contact: Penny Young,
Administrative Assistant
DIRC/Education Programs
Email: pyoung@dirc.ca
Website: http://opatoday.com
Methadone Maintenance
Name: Opiate Dependence Treatment Interprofessional Education Program
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists' Association and Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Toronto, ON
Description: This program prepares physicians, pharmacists, nurses and counsellors to provide a comprehensive range of services for people with opioid dependence, including assessment for opioid dependence, methadone or buprenorphine maintenance treatments when appropriate, counselling, case management, and referral to withdrawal management services if appropriate. The program consists of five online modules and a one-day workshop.
Venue/format: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto; online
Length/start date: May 23, 2009 (online tutorials are open for two weeks) followed by a one-day workshop on Saturday, June 6
Cost: $350 for OPA members
Contact: Robyn Steidman,
Education Services
Phone: 416-535-8501 ext. 6640
Website: http://www.opatoday.com/live.asp or http://www.camh.net/education/
Nutrition
Name: Registered Holistic Nutritionist/Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant
Provider: Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, locations across Canada
Description: Graduates will be able to evaluate an individual’s nutritional needs, and then provide an individualized plan, which includes food and lifestyle recommendations. Program consists of four modules; topics include: anatomy; pathology and nutrition; cellular biology; nutrition in pediatrics; geriatrics; and sports.
Venue/format: Distance learning, or in one of the 11 classroom locations across Canada
Length/start date: Distance learning, or in one of the 11 classroom locations across Canada
Cost: Distance learning, or in one of the 11 classroom locations across Canada
Contact:
Distance education: 800-328-0743
Email: csnndisted@xplornet.com;
Distance: http://www.csnndistanceeducation.org/ or classroom: http://www.csnn.ca/
Obesity
Name: Obesity Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate Program
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists' Association Toronto, ON
Description: This program will expand on the participants’ knowledge about the clinical management of obesity and include topics not covered in the successful Obesity Level 1 program that was delivered nationwide in 2008. It will utilize both classroom and experiential learning techniques. Participants will learn about the impact of obesity in chronic illnesses and gain insight into the management of obesity in children and adolescents. Faculty presenters will include Canadian experts in their respective fields. All interested pharmacists or other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. Obesity Level 1 is a useful, but not a mandatory, pre-requisite for this program.
Venue/format: BMO Institute for Learning, Toronto, ON
Length/start date: October 31, 2009 (Level 1); November 1, 2009 (Level 2)
Cost: $350 for OCP members; $420 for non-members
Contact: Penny Young,
Administrative Assistant
DIRC/Education Programs
Email: pyoung@dirc.ca
Website: http://opatoday.com
Palliative Care
Name: Palliative Care – Medical Intensive Course » Alumni Notes
Provider: Victoria Hospice, Victoria, B.C.
Description: For healthcare practitioners who would like to enhance their understanding of the role of the interdisciplinary team in palliative care. This course covers basic and some advanced aspects of palliative care.
Venue/format: See website for list of locations
Length/start date: March 9–13, 2009 in Richmond, B.C. See website for future course dates
Cost: $850; includes registration, a copy of the textbook, lunch on Monday and Friday, and refreshment breaks
Contact: Education Services
Email: edu.hospice@viha.ca
Website: http://www.victoriahospice.org/health-care-professionals/palliative-care-education
Psychiatric
Name: Psychiatry Certificate Program
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists Association, Toronto, ON
Description: Three-day course covering depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, pediatric and geriatric psychiatry, schizophrenia, women’s issues in psychiatry, and herbs in psychiatry.
Venue/format: BMO Institute for Learning, Toronto, ON
Length/start date: December 4, 5, 6, 2009
Cost: TBA
Contact: Penny Young,
Administrative Assistant
DIRC/Education Programs
Email: pyoung@dirc.ca
Website: http://opatoday.com
Teaching
Name: Diploma in Adult Education
Provider: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
Description: For adult-education practitioners interested in organizing, conducting, evaluating or administering programs in adult education. Typical students include trainers from business, industry and government; consultants; researchers; and anyone whose duties involve helping adults learn. Applicants should have at least two years of work experience in the field of adult education, broadly defined. Applicants for this program do not need to be qualified teachers. Total of 30 credits required; 18 may be taken online.
Venue/format: Campus, online
Length/start date: One year of full-time study or part-time over five years
Cost: $4,650 ($155 per credit)
Contact: Jeannie Young,
Adult Education Diploma Secretary
Email: jeannie.young@ubc.ca
Website: http://www.edst.educ.ubc.ca/diploma/ADHE.htm
Name: Certificate in Practice Education
Provider: University of British Columbia Continuing Studies, in collaboration with College of Health Disciplines, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
Description: Part-time certificate program for health and human service professionals involved in the education of students or peers in their practice environments; emphasizes interprofessional collaboration across disciplines and experience levels.
Venue/format: Online
Length/start date: Four courses totaling approx. 170 hours. Each course may be taken in any order.
Cost: $525–$895 per course
Contact:
Email: info.health@ubc.ca
Website: http://reg.cstudies.ubc.ca/course_info.cfm?courseid=PH410
Women's Health/Menopause
Name: Women's Health — Level 1 Certificate Program
Provider: Ontario Pharmacists’ Association, Toronto, ON
Description: Three-day course addressing contraception, emergency contraception, menopause, premenstrual syndrome, dysmennorhea, infertility, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and breast cancer.
Venue/format: See website for location
Length/start date: See website for 2010 dates
Cost: $665 (members); $870 (non-members)
Contact: Janice Tang, Education Coordinator
Email: jtang@dirc.ca
Website: http://www.opatoday.com/CertificatePrograms_WH.asp
Certification Programs in the United States
Anticoagulation
Name: Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider
Provider: National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers, Fresno, CA
Description: For practitioners whose primary role as an anticoagulation provider includes patient education and therapeutic management. Recertification required every five years.
Venue/format: See website for list of locations (all U.S.)
Length/start date: See website for list of dates; recertification exam online
Cost: $300 U.S.
Notice: The NCBAP can no longer waive the U.S. license requirement for the CACP process
Contact:
Email: info@ncbap.org
Website: https://www.ncbap.org/
Chronic Care
Name: Chronic Care Professional (CCP) Certification
Provider: HealthSciences Institute, Chicago, IL
Description: For professionals working in health care or a healthcare-related field, this program overviews core CCP program content with a strong emphasis on building patient partnering, behavior change and health coaching competencies. Recertification required every three years.
Venue/format: Individual registrants complete the self-directed online program alone or in combination with one of the national CCP live events (see website for list of dates and locations)
Length/start date: 40-hour program plus exam, to be completed within 12 months of enrollment
Cost: $1,295 U.S.
Contact:
Email: ccp@healthsciences.org
Fax: 866-640-6060
Website: http://www.healthsciences.org/information_about_ccp_certification.html
Complementary Therapies/Herbalism
Name: ABC Herbal Information Course, Course One
Provider: American Botanical Council, Austin, TX
Description: Open to all retail employees involved in selling herbal products. Two-part program: part one gives a background on herbal medicine; part two provides science-based information on popular herbs.
Venue/format: Online
Length/start date: Varies
Cost: $69.95 U.S.
Contact:
Email: abc@herbalgram.org
Website: http://abc.herbalgram.org
Name: ABC Herbal Information, Course Two
Provider: American Botanical Council, Austin, TX
Description: Prerequisite: successful completion of ABC Herbal Information Course One. Three-part program: part one provides more in-depth information on safety, standardization, market, legal and regulatory issues; part two provides information on additional herbs; part three gives safety information on specific herbs.
Venue/format: Online
Length/start date: Varies
Cost: $69.95 U.S.
Contact:
Email: abc@herbalgram.org
Website: http://abc.herbalgram.org
Compounding
Name: PCCA Primary Compounding Training
Provider: PCCA Canada, London, ON
Description: Four-day course taught according to USP <795> standards. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians completing this course receive 20 hours (3.0 CEUs) of ACPE continuing education credits, including 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of law. Lab portion teaches: suspensions; gels; creams; lip balms; suppositories; troches; capsules; lollipops; rapid dissolve tablets (RDTs); animal treats; preparing compounds for dispensing; effervescent powders and more. Areas of training include: safety/quality in the pharmacy; workflow; USP <795>; dispensing devices/techniques; transdermal delivery systems; topical delivery systems; wound care; pain management; veterinary compounding; bioidentical HRT; marketing; pricing/3rd party issues; technical support/formulations; calculations; flavours; and cosmeceuticals. Also includes equipment demonstration and portion on law.
Venue/format: PCCA Learning Centre (London, ON, or Houston, TX)
Length/start date: See website for event dates
Cost: $2,500 CDN
Contact: PCCA Customer Service
Email: customerservice@pccarx.ca
Website: http://www.pccarx.ca/
Name: Certificate Program in Aseptic Compounding Techniques
Provider: American College of Apothecaries, Research & Education Centre, Bartlett, TN
Description: Self-study plus two-day session on campus. Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate aseptic technique, summarize standard operating procedures, describe a plan for environmental monitoring, describe a quality assurance program and prepare a variety of dosage forms using aseptic techniques. Recertification classes also available ($1,495 U.S.).
Venue/format: Distance learning and on campus
Length/start date: Live sessions: Nov 4-5. 2009; 2010 dates TBA
Cost: $995 US
Contact:
Email: aca@acainfo.org
Website: http://www.americancollegeofapothecaries.com/
Name: Certificate Program in Compounding for Hospice Care & Pain Management
Provider: American College of Apothecaries, Research & Education Centre, Bartlett, TN
Description: Self-study plus two-day session on campus. Upon completion, participants will be able to summarize the approaches to pain control, prepare medications for specific patient needs, and demonstrate the proper use of specialized pharmacy equipment and techniques used for compounding medications in pain management.
Venue/format: Distance learning and on campus
Length/start date: Live programs: 2010 dates TBA
Cost: $895 U.S.
Contact:
Email: aca@acainfo.org
Website: http://www.americancollegeofapothecaries.com/
Name: Certificate Program in Compounding for Women’s Health
Provider: American College of Apothecaries
Description: Self-study plus two-day session on campus. Upon completion, participants will be able to list the typical ratio of compounded tri-est, describe the steps involved in the conversion of cholesterol to estrogen, prioritize the potencies of the three natural estrogens, understand the use of DHEA and testosterone in females, and the effects on FSH when estrogen levels fall.
Venue/format: Distance learning and on campus
Length/start date: Live programs: 2010 dates TBA
Cost: $895 U.S.
Contact:
Email: aca@acainfo.org
Website: http://www.americancollegeofapothecaries.com/
Name: Certificate Program in Sterile Compounding
Provider: Medisca, in alliance with University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL
Description: Self-study plus live program. Topics of self-study program include: facility design; use of technology; aseptic manipulations and techniques; quality management systems; mathematical calculations; physical and chemical properties; physiological considerations; discussion of series of formulas designed for sterile compounding of non-parenteral and parenteral dosage forms and IV admixtures, respectively. Live program involves: problem-solving sessions plus series of rotating practical application workstations. Upon completion, will be able to apply USP <797> regulatory guidelines to a sterile compounding practice. Training also includes business development and marketing. Company also provides further technical support after course.
Venue/format: Distance learning and on campus (University of Florida)
Length/start date: 30 hours self-study plus four days live program
Cost: Cost varies depending on package
Contact:
Email: education@medisca.net
Website: http://www.medisca.net/cen/cont_course1.aspx
Name: The Science of Pharmaceutical Compounding
Provider: Medisca, in alliance with University of Florida College of Pharmacy Gainesville, FL
Description: Forty-eight-hour certificate program; 24-hour self-study course and a 24-hour (three days) live course. This certificate program is intended to provide the pharmacist with focused training in non-sterile compounding through the application of adult education principles of learning.
Venue/format: Distance learning and on campus (University of Florida)
Length/start date: N/A
Cost: Cost varies depending on package
Contact:
Email: education@medisca.net
Website: http://www.medisca.net/cen/cont_course1.aspx
Geriatrics
Name: Geriatric Pharmacy Review
Provider: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Alexandria, VA
Description: Program contains 19 modules to enable pharmacists to collect and evaluate patient-specific information as it relates to diseases in the elderly, apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes associated with aging to the design of the pharmacotherapy regimen, apply disease-specific knowledge in the development of a care plan, including pharmacotherapeutic recommendations and monitoring parameters, and interpret and apply geriatric practice guidelines.
Venue/format: Online
Length/start date: 50 hours; students have access to program for six months
Cost: $279 U.S. (members); $579 U.S. (non-members)
Contact:
Email: info@ascp.com
Website: http://www.geriatricpharmacyreview.com/
Name: Certified Geriatric Pharmacist » Alumni Notes
Provider: Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy, Alexandria, VA
Description: Examination only. Website includes self-assessment exam that candidates can use to help them prepare for the certification examination. Handbook can be ordered online. Certification valid for five years.
Venue/format: Cities across Canada, see website for full listing
Length/start date: See website for exam dates
Cost: $600 U.S.
Contact:
Email: info@ccgp.org
Website: http://www.ccgp.org/
Lactation
Name: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Provider: International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, Falls Church, VA
Description: Examination only. Prerequisites vary—generally, with four years postgraduate education, candidates must have 2,500 breastfeeding consultancy hours, plus 45 hours of continuing education in lactation within three years of taking the exam. Website includes list of relevant resources (books/articles) as well as candidate information/exam preparation guide. Recertification every five years.
Venue/format: Exam sites TBD
Length/start date: Exam held annually, last Monday in July
Cost: $490-$640 (early/late registration)
Contact:
Email: iblce@iblce.org
Website: http://www.iblce.org/
Nuclear Pharmacy
Name: Nuclear Pharmacy Specialty Certification
Provider: Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, Washington, D.C.
Description: Examination only. Prerequisites: 4,000 hours of education and/or experience in the use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy (hours can be earned through any combination of undergraduate or graduate courses, certificate programs and on-the-job training/experience). The Board provides a Candidate's Guide with complete information on the specialty certification process. NOTE: The American Pharmacists Association has a “Nuclear Pharmacy Practice Section” with links to articles and university courses related to nuclear pharmacy. Go to: www.aphanet.org
Venue/format: Multiple sites; visit website for locations
Length/start date: First Saturday in October
Cost: Examination fee $600 U.S.
Contact:
Email: bps@aphanet.org
Website: http://pharmacist.com
Nutrition
Name: Nutrition Support Pharmacy Specialty Certification
Provider: Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, Washington, D.C.
Description: Examination only.
Prerequisites: Completion of a nutrition support specialty residency or fellowship plus one year of practice, or a minimum of three years practice with substantial time spent in nutrition support pharmacy activities. The Board provides a Candidate's Guide with complete information on the specialty certification process. NOTE: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition lists study resources for certification exams.
Venue/format: Multiple sites; visit website for locations
Length/start date: First Saturday in October
Cost: Examination fee $400 U.S.
Contact:
Phone: 202-429-7591
Email: bps@aphanet.org
Website: http://www.bpsweb.org/
Oncology
Name: Oncology Pharmacy Preparatory Review Course
Provider: American College of Clinical Pharmacy/American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Description: Preparatory program for the Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Certification Examination (Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties). Available as a live program, online or CD-ROM/handbook. Can also be completed for recertification.
Venue/format: Home study: Online or CD-ROM/ coursebook; 2009 live session held in Orlando, FL
Length/start date: Approximately 20 hours for home study; visit website for 2009 dates
Cost: See website for member and non-member cost
Contact:
Email: bps@aphanet.org
Website: http://www.accp.com
Name: Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Certification
Provider: Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, Washington, D.C.
Description: Examination only.
Prerequisites: Three years of practice with substantial time in oncology pharmacy or completion of an oncology specialty residency and at least one additional year of practice with substantial time in oncology pharmacy. The Board provides a Candidate's Guide with complete information on the specialty certification process.
Venue/format: Examination sites TBD
Length/start date: First Saturday in October
Cost: Examination fee $600 U.S.
Contact:
Email: bps@aphanet.org
Website: http://www.ashp.org or www.accp.com
Pharmacotherapy
Name: Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Course
Provider: American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Lenexa, KS; Washington, D.C.; Boston, MA
Description: Preparatory program for the Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification Examination (Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties). Educational materials address 20 clinical areas, including critical care, endocrine/metabolic disorders, GI disorders, psychiatry, geriatrics, infectious diseases.
Venue/format: Distance learning (CD-ROM plus coursebook)
Length/start date: Approximately 20 hours (CE accredited); see website for 2009 dates
Cost: See website for member and non-member cost
Contact:
Email: accp@accp.com
Website: http://www.accp.com/th_06bcps.php
Name: Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification
Provider: Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, Washington, D.C.
Description: Examination only.
Prerequisites: Five years of practice or completion of a residency and three years practice or completion of a general residency and a specialty residency. Candidates with a PharmD degree must have completed a residency or three years of practice. The Board provides a Candidate's Guide with complete information on the specialty certification process.
Venue/format: 20 cities across the U.S., see website for more details
Length/start date: First Saturday in October
Cost: Examination fee $400 U.S.
Contact:
Email: bps@aphanet.org
Website: http://www.bpsweb.org/
Psychiatric
Name: Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialty Certification
Provider: Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, Washington, D.C.
Description: Examination only.
Prerequisites: Completion of a psychiatric pharmacy specialty residency, plus one year of practice or a minimum of four years practice with substantial time spent in psychiatric pharmacy. The Board provides a Candidate's Guide with complete information on the specialty certification process. Recertification required every seven years.
Venue/format: Examination sites TBD
Length/start date: First Saturday in October
Cost: Examination fee $400 U.S.
Contact:
Email: bps@aphanet.org
Website: http://www.bpsweb.org/
Name: Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialty Update and Certification Program
Provider: College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE
Description: Preparatory program for the Psychiatric Pharmacy Certification Examination (Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties). Course includes CD-ROM with PowerPoint presentations, workbook and online CE test. Topics include panic and post-traumatic stress disorders, psychiatric issues in pediatrics and in geriatrics, eating disorders, developmental disorders, bipolar disorders and biostatistics in psychiatry. Recertification programs also available. Recertification required every seven years.
Venue/format: Distance learning
Length/start date: Approximately 20 hours
Cost: See website for fees
Contact:
Email: info@cpnp.org
Website: http://www.cpnp.org
Respiratory Care
Name: NCPA Approved Respiratory Care Certificate Program
Provider: National Community Pharmacists Association, Alexandria, VA
Description: This course provides the clinical and business knowledge necessary to develop a successful respiratory patient care niche through 15 contact hours of ACPE CE credit. Participants receive a Certificate of Achievement for completing the course.
Venue/format: Distance education (online)
Length/start date: 15 hours
Cost: Free
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-544-7447
Email: contactus@pharmacistelink.com
Website: http://www.pharmacistelink.com
Teaching
Name: Teaching and Learning Certificate Program
Provider: American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Lenexa, KS; Washington, D.C.; Boston, MA
Description: For the recruitment, motivation and preparation of clinical pharmacy educators. Course work and experiential learning for required and elective modules. Curriculum consists of 18 hours of required modules and 10 hours of curricular track elective modules. Required modules are a day-long basic training workshop, and three 4-hour academic symposia that focus on planning for effective teaching, implementing teaching and learning strategies, and assessing student learning. All sessions conducted at the College's fall and spring meetings. (Effective October 1, 2008, required modules 1-3 should be taken in sequential order, as programming is designed to build upon knowledge gained from the previous module.)
Venue/format: See website for meeting dates
Length/start date: Usually completed in two years
Cost: $100 U.S. registration fee plus registration fee for attending ACCP meetings
Contact: Wendi Sirna
Email: wsirna@accp.com
Website: http://academy.accp.com/
Women's Health/Menopause
Name: Menopause Practitioner » Alumni Notes
Provider: North American Menopause Society, Mayfield Heights, OH
Description: Examination only. Applicant must be a licensed healthcare practitioner. The 2009 Candidate Handbook is available on website.
Venue/format: (online, campus) various locations
Length/start date: Exam held May 12, 2010, in Montreal plus various U.S. cities; also on October 3, 2010, just before NAMS annual meeting
Cost: $200 U.S. (members); $400 U.S. (non-members)
Contact:
Elizabeth K. Slogar, Operations Manager
Phone: 440-442-7697
Email: info@menopause.org
Website: http://www.menopause.org/
Browse by category
Canada
- Asthma & COPD
- Cardiovascular
- Clinic Days
- Clinical Research
- Complementary Therapies/Herbalism
- Compounding
- Diabetes
- Geriatrics
- Healthcare Administration
- Infectious Deseases
- Injections/Immunizations
- Men's Health
- Methadone Maintenance
- Geriatrics
- Nutrition
- Obesity
- Palliative Care
- Psychiatric
- Teaching
- Women's Health/ Menopause
United States
The Wyeth Apothecary Award
Recognizing Professional Achievement Through Advanced Learning
