Pharmacotherapy Specialty: Added Qualification in Infectious Diseases Certification

Certification Name : Pharmacotherapy Specialty: Added Qualification in Infectious Diseases

Certification ID & Type: 9164 – C – Specialty

Certification Description

With the growing complexity in pharmacologic information, there is an increased need for focused areas within established pharmacy specialties. The term, “Added Qualification,” is used to denote an enhanced level of training and experience within one segment of a BPS-recognized specialty that targets specific diseases or patient populations.
Currently, two Added Qualifications have been approved within the Pharmacotherapy specialty: Cardiology and Infectious Diseases.

Certifying Organization

Board of Pharmacy Specialties(BPS)(0183)
2215 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037-2985
Contact information : 202-429-7591 Email : bps@aphanet.org
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Certification Details

More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 7 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords

Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases