ACCP collaborates with ASHP on Geriatric Pharmacy activities.
Series Overview
The Geriatric Pharmacy Specialty Selected Readings consists of a review of pertinent topics, practice of required skills and references to helpful study resources on recent guidelines and current approaches to managing central nervous system disorders in the elderly.
Release date: October 21, 2020
BCGP credit expiration date: October 19, 2021
ACPE credit expiration date: October 21, 2023
Activity Overview
The purpose of this activity is to offer participants recertification credits for the Board of Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) certification for geriatric practitioners (BCGP) by providing a review of pertinent topics, practice of required skills and references to helpful study resources regarding polypharmacy and medication management in the elderly. The activity will assist the participant in identifying areas needed for an in-depth review.
This module focuses on management of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in the elderly. By reading the selected book chapter, listening to the presentation, and answering the post-activity assessment, the clinician will enhance their understanding and application of these criteria and approaches.
These activities are part of the ASHP and ACCP professional development program for BCGP recertification approved by the BPS. This activity is approved for 3.0 hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Successful completion of the learning module will provide 3.0 hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Faculty
Content Matter Experts
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Amie Taggart Blaszczyk, Pharm.D., BCGP, BCPS, FASCP
Associate Professor and Division Head – Geriatrics
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Pharmacy
Dallas, Texas |
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Dana Carroll, Pharm.D., BCGP, BCPS, CDE
Clinical Professor
Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy
Auburn, Alabama
University of Alabama Family Medicine
Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
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Maria Shin, Pharm.D., BCGP, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Internal Medicine
Robley Rex Louisville Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Louisville, Kentucky |
Conflict of Interest Disclosures 
Target Audience
These activities are intended for Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacy Specialists in need of recertification credit.
Learning Objectives
Management of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis in the Elderly
Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and American College of Clinical Pharmacy are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Geriatric Pharmacy Specialty Selected Readings: Management of Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis in the Elderly
Activity Number: 0204-9999-20-968-H01-P
Contact Hours: 3.00
Activity Type: Application-Based Activity
Methods and CE Requirements
ACPE Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit
To be eligible to earn continuing pharmacy education credit, participants must purchase the product, review all content, successfully complete, submit and pass the Web-based posttest associated with each module by October 21, 2023. Only completed assessments will be eligible for credit; no partial or incomplete assessments will be processed. You are allowed only one attempt to successfully complete this assessment.
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy - CPE Monitor Service
Provided through the collaborative efforts of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and ACPE-accredited providers, the CPE Monitor Service allows you to electronically keep track of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credits from ACPE-accredited providers. ACPE-accredited providers, like ACCP, are responsible for transmitting this information to NABP to be stored in the CPE Monitor system. Statements of credit will be available at CPE Monitor, nabp.pharmacy/cpe-monitor-service/, within 2–3 business days after completion of this activity. For more information on CPE Monitor please visit nabp.pharmacy/cpe-monitor-service/.
To transfer these credits to CPE Monitor on your behalf your NABP e-Profile ID Number and date of birth must be listed on your ACCP account. To verify or update this information in your ACCP account, visit Licensure/Certification. Be sure to save your changes at the bottom of the page.
Some international pharmacists do not use the CPE Monitor service. To verify or update this information in your ACCP account, visit Licensure/Certification. Check the box “I am an international pharmacist or I am not licensed to practice in the United States, and do not have an NABP e-Profile ID.” Be sure to save your changes at the bottom of the page.
Recertification Credit
Board certified pharmacists are eligible to receive up to 3 hours of recertification credit for completing this activity. To be eligible to earn BCGP recertification credit, participants must purchase the recertification version of this course, review all content, successfully complete, submit and pass the Web-based posttest associated with each module by October 19, 2021. Only completed assessments will be eligible for credit; no partial or incomplete assessments will be processed. You are allowed only one attempt to successfully complete this assessment.
The passing point to earn BCGP recertification credit is based on an expert analysis of the assessment items in each posttest module. Any posttest submitted before the BCGP posttest deadline that meets this passing point will earn BCGP recertification credits. These credits will be assigned as of the date of test submission. For statements of recertification credit, visit www.bpsweb.org.
All participants must have a Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) board certification credential number, BPS ID Number, and a BPS expiration date on file with ACCP for reporting purposes. To verify or update this information in your ACCP account, visit Licensure/Certification. Be sure to save your changes at the bottom of the page.
Questions regarding the number of hours required for BCGP recertification should be directed to BPS at (202) 429-7591 or www.bpsweb.org.
Technical Requirements
Commercial Support
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.