Updates in Therapeutics: The Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Course is ideal for pharmacy professionals who are preparing for the Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification Examination administered by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) and for those seeking a self-paced review and refresher of disease states and therapeutics.

Developed by Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialists (BCPS), the course content provides a comprehensive review of the knowledge domains covered in the pharmacotherapy specialty certification examination. The course uses a case-based approach, with strong emphasis on the thought processes needed to solve patient care problems in each therapeutic area.

This course is offered in two formats: live and home study. The live course is offered once a year in conjunction with the Spring Practice and Research Forum, traditionally held in April. The home study materials are typically available June 1 each year, and are available in a variety of formats to best suit your learning style. The online course, print workbook and CD-ROM package, and online workbook and CD-ROM package are available for continuing pharmacy education credit.

To purchase the home study version of the Updates in Therapeutics: The Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Course please click here.