Identifying and locating pharmacist certificate programs, traineeships, and certification agencies.

摘要

OBJECTIVE: To provide a list of available certification and certificate programs that can be completed to enhance or validate pharmacists' knowledge and skills in the treatment of specific diseases. DATA SOURCES: Medline/PubMed searched using the terms "pharmacist" and "certification" or "pharmacist" and "credentialing"; Web sites of national pharmacy organizations. DATA SYNTHESIS: No information was found in Medline/PubMed about the value of certification or certificate programs for pharmacists. A comprehensive, but not exclusive, list of pharmacist certificate programs, traineeships, and certifications available is provided, as well as guidance on where to find information about such programs. CONCLUSION: Pharmacists have many opportunities for training in specialized areas that can broaden their knowledge and skills to improve patient care, provide credentialing for reimbursement, and advance their professional status.