Pharmacist Nutrition Certification

Achieving a passing score on the bps 100 item multiple choice nutrition support pharmacy recertification exam.

Pharmacist nutrition certification. Achieving a passing score on the bps nutrition support pharmacy specialty certification examination. Maintain a current active license to practice pharmacy in the us. Becoming certified may offer you opportunities to gain recognition from colleagues and patients job opportunities or even increased privileges or promotion. Please note to receive the certificate of training in parenteral nutrition safety participants must successfully complete all four enduring programs and claim ce credits for each.

Nutrition support certification bcnsp the nutrition support pharmacist has a responsibility for promoting maintenance and restoration of optimal nutritional status and designingmodifying treatment according to the needs of the patient. The board of pharmacy specialties bps currently recognizes 12 specialty practice areas. Find a board certified pharmacist. All ce credit must be claimed by the program expiration date of april 30 2019.

To become a bps board certified nutrition support pharmacist a pharmacist must. Recertification is required every seven 7 years and can be accomplished by. Complete three 3. Accreditation statements physicians nurses pharmacists.

Nutrition support pharmacy ce portal nuclear pharmacy programs general ce programs college of pharmacy. The american college of clinical pharmacy accp offers preparatory review courses and professional development programs approved by bps for recertification for eight specialties. Certification programs for pharmacists. Nutrition support certification is the process which validates based upon predetermined standards an individuals qualifications and level of knowledge to practice in nutrition support.

To search for a list of pharmacists by specialty and location please click here. To search for an individual pharmacist by name or credential number click here. The bps board certified nutrition support pharmacist bcnsp program is a credential for pharmacists who have met the eligibility criteria below and who in their unique practice address the care of patients receiving specialized nutrition support including parenteral iv or enteral feeding tube nutrition. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list as programs and their contact information change frequently.

Graduate from a pharmacy program accredited by the accreditation council for pharmacy education. Managing director office of continuing education and professional development push 336 601 stadium mall drive purdue university west lafayette in 47907 2052 765 494 1474. This exam must be taken at one of the designated sites and can be found on the bps website. Board certification and recertification.