Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist
Issued by
Board of Pharmacy Specialties
The BPS Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) program is a credential for pharmacists who have met the eligibility criteria below and specialize in the care for patients at the bedside across diverse populations and acuity levels. Their practice is focused to optimize pharmacotherapy, improve patient safety, increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness of care, facilitate medication stewardship, educate patients and other healthcare providers, and contribute to scholarly efforts.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Graduation from a pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or program outside the U.S. that qualifies the individual to practice in the jurisdiction
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A current, active license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. or another jurisdiction
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Completion of four (4) years of practice experience post-pharmacist licensure with at least 50% of time spent practicing in the domains described in the Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Content Outline, or a PGY-1 residency plus two (2) additional year of practice experience post-pharmacist licensure with at least 50% of time spent practicing in the domains described in the Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Content Outline, or a specialty PGY-2 residency in Emergency Medicine Pharmacy
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Achieving a passing score on the Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Specialty Certification Examination