In pursuit of its mission to improve human health by extending the frontiers of clinical pharmacy, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
is offering a certificate program for international pharmacists seeking to advance the outcomes associated with clinical pharmacy practice.
Medication Optimization Through the Provision of Comprehensive Medication Management is a 10-week virtual certificate program.
Designed and delivered by subject matter experts, the program will provide evidence-based, implementation-focused programming.
The certificate program will offer five (5) learning modules. Each module will have a pre-session learning and self-assessment component, which
includes required readings, pre-recorded video presentations, downloadable slide decks, supplementary tools, and self-assessment questions. In addition,
practice exercises will be used throughout the learning modules to help participants apply the knowledge and skills in their own context. Each module
will include a live session that will engage participants in dialogue and active learning to prepare for implementing and evaluating medication optimization
and comprehensive medication management services at their local practice sites.
The target audience is international pharmacists interested in learning about, implementing, or advancing comprehensive medication management in their practice.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Examine comprehensive medication management (CMM) and its core components
- Relate the essential functions and operational definitions of the CMM patient care process to their own practices
- Apply the CMM patient care process to different patient scenarios
- Describe the components of the Active Implementation Frameworks and how they are used to guide CMM implementation and evaluation
- Determine the parameters necessary to evaluate the implementation of CMM and associated outcomes
The certificate program will include the following five modules:
- Module 1. Medication Optimization and Comprehensive Medication Management: A Primer
- Module 2. The Patient Care Process for Delivering Comprehensive Medication Management
- Module 3. Comprehensive Medication Management: Implementation
- Module 4. Comprehensive Medication Management: Evaluation
- Module 5. Practice-Based Considerations and Challenges: Putting It All Together
Module 1. Medication Optimization and Comprehensive Medication Management: A Primer
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the importance of comprehensive medication management (CMM), including its role in addressing the quadruple aim and medication safety
- Explain the tenets of the philosophy of practice
- Assess the core components of CMM in one's current practice
- Formulate a description of philosophy of practice "in action"
- Evaluate how a philosophy of practice “in action” relates to the five core tenets
Module 2. The Patient Care Process for Delivering Comprehensive Medication Management
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the essential functions and operational definitions of the CMM patient care process
- Describe the ten categories of medication therapy problems
- Discuss the significance of the patient’s medication experience and how this information is used to guide medication therapy decisions
- Compare and contrast one’s current process with the CMM patient care process
- Categorize medication therapy problems based on clinical scenarios
- Assess patient-specific data and interpret these findings to identify medication therapy problems
- Establish goals of therapy for each medical condition and medication therapy problem identified
- Formulate recommendations for resolving medication therapy problems, providing rationale, justification, and evidence
- Create a plan for patient follow-up
Module 3. Comprehensive Medication Management: Implementation
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of practice management
- Define the framework for CMM practice management
- Examine the five core components of active implementation frameworks
- Evaluate the steps required to successfully implement CMM in one’s practice
- Describe the basic principles and purpose of documentation of clinical practice
- Determine the steps for building relationships with decision makers and other health care team members
- Complete a needs assessment/SWOT analysis for building a CMM practice
Module 4. Comprehensive Medication Management: Evaluation
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the individual components of the quadruple aim and the opportunity for CMM to impact each component
- Determine the essential components necessary to evaluate a CMM practice.
- Evaluate ways to utilize CMM evaluation components to create sustainability of a CMM practice.
- Analyze your practice based on the essential evaluation components of a CMM practice using a practice management tool
- Design a plan for evaluating and reporting CMM data and outcomes for a CMM practice.
Module 5. Practice-Based Considerations and Challenges: Putting It All Together
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe a variety of CMM practices
- Outline challenges to successfully implement and evaluate CMM practices
- Suggest next steps to successfully implement and evaluate CMM practices
M. Shawn McFarland, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP (Director) Dr. McFarland attended the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy where he graduated with a Doctorate in Pharmacy. He then completed an ambulatory care/community pharmacy residency with the University of Tennessee in 2001. Dr. McFarland created the anticoagulation clinic and diabetes care clinic at the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and practiced at the clinic from 2001-2008. In August 2004 the Anticoagulation and Diabetes Care Clinic was awarded the most innovative pharmacy practice site in the state of Tennessee. Shawn has been with the VA since 2008 where he established a practice at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Primary Care. Dr. McFarland was also the Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Clinical and Educational programs and served in an interim role as the Associate Chief of Staff for Ambulatory Care. Dr. McFarland is now a National Clinical Pharmacy Practice Program Manager, Clinical Practice Integration and Model Advancement with the VA National Clinical Pharmacy Practice office where he is responsible for clinical pharmacy services across the landscape of the VA. Dr. McFarland interests include teaching and translational research with pharmacist involvement in the Patient Centered Medical Home where he has over 40 professional. Dr. McFarland is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and was a past board of regent for ACCP. |
Mary T. Roth McClurg, Pharm.D., MHS, FCCP Mary Roth McClurg, Pharm.D., MHS, is Professor and Executive Vice Dean-Chief Academic Officer at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Dr. Roth McClurg practiced for 12 years as a clinical pharmacist in primary care practice within the VA Health System and in the interdisciplinary geriatric clinic within the Department of Geriatrics at UNC Healthcare, providing direct patient care as part of an interprofessional care team. Dr. Roth McClurg has focused her research efforts on advancing comprehensive medication management and the role of the clinical pharmacist as an integral member of the primary care team with the goal of optimizing medication use and improving care in patients with multiple chronic diseases. Dr. Roth McClurg is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. |
Todd D. Sorensen, Pharm.D., FCCP Dr. Sorensen is Professor and Senior Executive Associate Dean at the College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, and Executive Director for the Alliance for Integrated Medication Management. His work concentrates on identifying strategies that facilitate clinical practice development and developing change management and leadership skills in student pharmacists, pharmacy residents and practitioners. For over 20 years, his scholarly activities have focused on building collaborations with health care organizations to implement clinical strategies delivered by pharmacists that improve health outcomes. This work is grounded in diffusion of innovation theory, principles of quality improvement, and the discipline of implementation science. |
The program faculty would like to acknowledge Drs. Keri D. Hager, Pharm.D., BCACP; Jody L. Lounsbery, Pharm.D., BCPS; and Deborah L. Pestka, Pharm.D., Ph.D for the initial program design, development, and delivery.
September 11, 2023
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
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Module 1. Medication Optimization and Comprehensive Medication Management: A Primer |
September 25, 2023
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
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Module 2. The Patient Care Process for Delivering Comprehensive Medication Management |
October 9, 2023
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
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Module 3. Comprehensive Medication Management: Implementation |
October 23, 2023
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM CDT
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Module 4. Comprehensive Medication Management: Evaluation |
November 6, 2023
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM CST
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Module 5. Practice-Based Considerations and Challenges: Putting It All Together |
Certificates of Completion will be issued to participants successfully meeting all program requirements. Certificates will be issued electronically within 4 weeks of program completion.
Registration is now closed.
Registration fees for the certificate program are based on the World Bank classifications of world economies:
- Low income: $75*
- Middle income: $110*
- High income: $150*
*All fees are in U.S. Dollars
Group Registration Discount
For groups of 5 or more participants from the same institution, please contact us at [email protected].
- Requests for cancellation must be made in writing and faxed to ACCP, fax: (913) 492-0088, or by email to [email protected].
- An administrative fee of $50 will be charged for registrations cancelled before September 1, 2023.
- Registration fees cannot be refunded for cancellations received on or after September 1, 2023.
Computer and internet access is required to complete the certificate program. Program materials will be available in various formats:
- Adobe PDF files. PDF files can be viewed on any desktop/laptop computer with Adobe Reader installed.
- MP3 audio files. MP3 format is compatible with most portable audio players, smart phones, tablets, desktop/laptop audio software, and certain car stereos. Information on accessing MP3 files is available at www.accp.com/store/audio.aspx.
- MP4 video files. MP4 is a standardized file format supported by almost all video players, including the default video players for Windows and macOS. Android and iPhone also support MP4 files.
System requirements to participate in the virtual sessions using Zoom Meetings are:
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth
- A webcam or HD webcam - built-in, USB plug-in, or:
- An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card
- Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras
More information on bandwidth requirements and supported operating systems, tablet and mobile devices, and browsers are available here.
The American College of Clinical Pharmacy does not solicit or accept external commercial/financial support for its continuing pharmacy education activities. No commercial/financial support has been solicited or accepted for this activity.
Direct enquiries about the ACCP International Certificate Program to [email protected].