Frequently Asked Questions (original) (raw)
CPD activities must correlate to the content outline domains of the specialty in which the individual holds BPS certification. BPS will conduct random audits of CPD activities to ensure appropriateness and alignment with the relevant specialty content outline. BPS will begin recognizing seven categories of activities under the initial CPD pilot.
Activity Category
Activity Description
Example Evidence for upload (not exhaustive)
Units Awarded*
The minimum reportable amount is “1”.
Assessed CPE from BPS-approved professional development program
If desired, you may complete an additional 20 units of assessed CPE via BPS-approved professional development programs to satisfy the 100-unit recertification requirement. The necessary plan, reflect, and evaluate components MUST be completed regardless.
Verified by BPS
1 contact hour (0.1 CEU)
will be awarded 1 unit
Activity Category
Activity Description
Example Evidence for upload (not exhaustive)
Units Awarded*
Annual Maximum
Maximum per Recertification Cycle
Continuing pharmacy education (CPE) and CPD portfolios
Earn CPE from provider (e.g., state associations, workplace education, certificate training programs)
Certificate(s) of completion
1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) will be awarded 1 CPD unit
10
10
Earn CPE or CPD based on local, state, provincial, workplace or institutional requirements utilizing recognized processes and learning plans (e.g., Iowa, Canada, Australia)
Portfolio, certificate(s) of completion
1 portfolio will be awarded 10 units
10
10
Academic, Professional, and Interprofessional Study
Complete post-graduate academic or professional courses from an accredited institution (e.g., MPH, MHA)
Academic transcript, proof of enrollment
1 course will be awarded 5 units
5
10
Attain or maintain active status for non-BPS certifications (e.g., AAHIVP, CDCES, CNSC, BC-ADM)
Certification verification document or link
1 certification will be awarded 5 units
5
10
Complete continuing education accredited for other healthcare professionals (e.g., ACCME, ANCC, AAPA, APA, CDR, BOC, ADA CERP)
Certificate of completion
1 credit hour will be awarded 1 unit
10
10
Teaching and Precepting Learners
Develop and present educational content (e.g., college/university course lecture, continuing education, preparation/recertification course)
Syllabus, course description from catalog
1 hour of teaching will be awarded 2 units
10
10
Serve as a preceptor for students, residents, or other healthcare professionals
Confirmation from college of pharmacy, evaluation from student
10 hours of precepting will be awarded 1 unit
2
10
Scholarly Activities
Serve as an author in a peer-reviewed journal article or book chapter
Documentation of authorship from publisher, copy of chapter page
1 article or chapter will be awarded 5 units
5
10
Serve as an author for a published book
Documentation of authorship from publisher
1 book will be awarded 10 units
10
10
Serve as an investigator for a submitted federal, state or national organization project, regardless of funding outcome.
Letter of attestation from organization official, communication from granting agency verifying submission
1 grant will be awarded 5 units
5
10
Serve as an investigator on an IRB approved research project.
Documentation of project, listing of investigator from IRB
1 completed project will be awarded 5 units
5
10
Complete a capstone project, thesis, or dissertation as part of post-graduate academic degree program
Documentation of project, thesis or dissertation from degree granting institution
1 unique capstone, thesis, or dissertation will be awarded 5 units
5
10
Workplace Activities
Lead in-service training or Grand Rounds
Program announcement or presentation title with author, letter of attestation from management
10 hours of participation will be awarded 1 unit
2
10
Implement performance, practice, or clinical quality improvement project (e.g. medication safety project/MUE)
Letter of attestation from management
1 completed project will be awarded 5 units
5
10
Serve on institutional review board, P&T, medication safety, medication therapy management committee, or another similar committee.
Letter of attestation from management
10 hours of participation will be awarded 1 unit
2
10
Leadership and Professional Service
Serve on a committee, editorial board, review board, workgroup, task force, board of directors (for local, state, provincial, national, or international healthcare-related organization)
Letter of attestation from leadership, publication listing individual and corresponding position or role
10 hours of participation will be awarded 1 unit
2
10
BPS Specialty Council member
Verified by BPS, if submitted
8
8
20
BPS Job analysis panelist
Verified by BPS, if submitted
2
2
10
BPS Standard setting panelist
Verified by BPS, if submitted
2
2
10
BPS Item writer
Verified by BPS, if submitted
2
2
10
BPS Ambassador
Verified by BPS, if submitted
2
2
10
BPS Content Contributor (e.g., podcast guest, blogger)
Verified by BPS, if submitted
1
2
2
* BPS will award CPD units for recertification purposes ONLY. The necessary Reflect, Plan and Evaluate components MUST be completed for CPD units to be awarded for recertification. If a certificant wishes to claim CPD activities for licensure or employer requirements, please contact ACPE, the state board of pharmacy, or the employer for information on requirements.