Certification Name : Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist
Certification ID & Type: 0990 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
Nuclear Pharmacy seeks to improve and promote the public health through the safe and effective use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. A nuclear pharmacist, as a member of the nuclear medicine team, specializes in the procurement, compounding, quality control testing, dispensing, distribution, and monitoring of radiopharmaceuticals. In addition, the nuclear pharmacist provides consultation regarding health and safety issues, as well as the use of non-radioactive drugs and patient care. Those who are granted certification in this specialty may use the designation Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist and the initials BCNP, as long as certification is valid.
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
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
BPS certified pharmacist, board certified nuclear pharmacist