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Desired Professional Development Pathways for Clinical Pharmacists
Author(s) -
Shord Stacy S.,
Schwinghammer Terry L.,
Badowski Melissa,
Banderas Julie,
Burton Michael E.,
Chapleau Christopher A.,
Gallagher Jason C.,
Matsuura Gregory,
Parli Sara E.,
Yunker Nancy
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
pharmacotherapy: the journal of human pharmacology and drug therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.227
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1875-9114
pISSN - 0277-0008
DOI - 10.1002/phar.1251
Subject(s) - licensure , accreditation , certification , certificate , pharmacist , competence (human resources) , pharmacy , medicine , professional development , medical education , pharmacy practice , credentialing , clinical pharmacy , nursing , scope of practice , psychology , health care , political science , social psychology , algorithm , computer science , law
The 2012 A merican C ollege of C linical P harmacy ( ACCP ) C ertification A ffairs C ommittee was charged with developing guidelines for the desired professional development pathways for clinical pharmacists. This document summarizes recommendations for postgraduate education and training for graduates of U . S . schools and colleges of pharmacy and describes the preferred pathways for achieving, demonstrating, and maintaining competence as clinical pharmacists. After initial licensure within the state or jurisdiction in which the pharmacist intends to practice, completion of an accredited PGY 1 pharmacy residency is recommended to further develop the knowledge and skills needed to optimize medication therapy outcomes. An accredited PGY 2 pharmacy residency should be completed if a pharmacist wishes to seek employment in a specific therapeutic area or practice setting, if such a residency exists. Clinical pharmacists intending to conduct advanced research that is competitive for federal funding are encouraged to complete a fellowship or graduate education. Initial certification by the B oard of P harmacy S pecialties ( BPS ) or other appropriate sponsoring organizations should be completed in the desired primary therapeutic area or practice setting within 2 years after accepting a position within the desired specific therapeutic area or practice setting. Clinical pharmacists subsequently will need to meet the requirements to maintain pharmacist licensure and board certification. Traineeships, practice‐based activities, and certificate programs can be used to obtain additional knowledge and skills that support professional growth. Pharmacists are strongly encouraged to adopt a lifelong, systematic process for professional development and work with ACCP and other professional organizations to facilitate the development and implementation of innovative strategies to assess core practice competencies.