Drug therapy, as an integral part of contemporary health care, has become increasingly complex, requiring new practice modes and competencies. In response to the needs of the public and the health care system, the pharmacy profession has developed several areas of practice specialization. BPS' mission is to recognize specialty practice areas, define knowledge and skill standards for recognized specialties, evaluate the knowledge and skills of individual pharmacist specialists, and serve as a source of information and coordinating agency for pharmacy specialties. The following are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding BPS specialty certification. I'm interested in learning more.
Specialists address the pharmaceutical care of patients with cancer.
Specialists address the pharmaceutical care of patients with psychiatric disorders. Board certification is a voluntary process for those who are already licensed to practice pharmacy. Specialty certification in pharmacy offers real value and benefits to patients, health care professionals, employers, health care systems, pharmacist specialists, and the general public. Board certified pharmacist specialists contribute significantly to optimal, cost-effective drug treatment in their specialty practice areas. Board certification offers an opportunity for pharmacist specialists to demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge, and is a means of informing the public and other health care professionals of the pharmacist specialist's educational and practice accomplishments.