Sterile Compounding

Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Board Certification Review and Recertification Activities

APhA has partnered with the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), the organization responsible for setting standards for sterile compounding, to plan and develop a comprehensive, innovative and professional development program for the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Specialty in Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacy. This program is designed to meet the needs of practitioners seeking a BCSCP designation or to provide recertification credit to those who have earned the credential.

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APhA is approved by BPS as a provider for the recertification of BCSCP.

Currently available Sterile Compounding Recertification activities

The recertification products below feature interactive activities, archived webinars, and several courses offered in conjunction with the US Pharmacopeia (USP). BCSCP recertification and ACPE credit is available upon successful completion of the corresponding exam for each activity. Per BPS requirements, only one opportunity to pass the exam is allowed.

APhA2024 Sterile Compounding Recertification Conference: BCSCP Recert Credit

Learn practical information about how to ensure regulatory compliance, quality control and training your staff in the most efficient manner from experts practicing in the field of sterile compounding. This course package offers current BCSCP specialists an opportunity to earn 7 hours of board recertification and ACPE credit. These sessions were held live during the APhA 2024 annual meeting and were recorded. The recorded course and assessment will be available for BPS credit until March 22,2025. To earn recertification credit, you must successfully complete the assessment. Expired: APhA2023 Trending Topics in Sterile Compounding: BCSCP Recert Credit

BCSCP Review: USP <797> Sterile Preparations:

This new 6.5-hour BCSCP accredited course, aims to improve your knowledge in the implementation of USP <797> Sterile Preparations. The course describes the scope of USP <797>, outlines the responsibilities of compounders, defines the criteria for component selection and describes the facility requirements for sterile compounding.

This course was produced in conjunction with the US Pharmacopeia.

BCSCP Review: USP <800> Hazardous Drugs

This 6.5-hour series of BCSCP-accredited course aims to improve your knowledge in the implementation of USP <800> Hazardous Drugs. The course describes the standards to protect personnel, patients, and the environment when handling hazardous drugs (HDs). Handling HDs includes, but is not limited to, the receipt, storage, compounding, dispensing, administration, and disposal of sterile and nonsterile products and preparations. The course provides an overview of the chapter and describes personnel responsibilities and educational expectations. It also covers facility design, engineering control, and documentation requirements.

This course was produced in conjunction with the US Pharmacopeia.

BCSCP Recert: USP <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding — Sterile Preparations for Compounding Professionals

This 6.5-hour online interactive recertification course is intended for Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacists (BCSCP) seeking to earn recertification credit for their BPS certification. Developed in partnership with the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), this course describes the scope of USP <797>, outlines the responsibilities of compounders, defines the criteria for component selection, and describes the facility requirements for sterile compounding.

BCSCP Recert: USP <800> Hazardous Drugs — Handling in Healthcare Settings for Compounding Professionals

This 6.5-hour online interactive recertification course is intended for Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacists (BCSCP) seeking to earn recertification credit for their BPS certification. Developed in partnership with the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), this training describes the scope of USP <800> by outlining quality standards and responsibilities of personnel for handling hazardous drugs (HDs) to help ensure patient and health care worker safety and environmental protection.

BCSCP REVIEW: USP 1160 Pharmaceutical Calculations

Studying for the BCSCP exam? This course will provide general information to assist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students in performing calculations for compounding and dispensing medications based on the topics listed in USP General Chapter <1160>. Each section will provide background information on the significance of any formula used for calculations, along with its appropriate applications, and will have thorough explanations of how to complete the calculations in various scenarios.

BCSCP RECERT: USP 1160 Pharmaceutical Calculations

Calling all BCSCP Pharmacists! This course is good for BCSCP recertification credit. It will provide general information to assist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students in performing calculations for compounding and dispensing medications based on the topics listed in USP General Chapter <1160>. Each section will provide background information on the significance of any formula used for calculations, along with its appropriate applications, and will have thorough explanations of how to complete the calculations in various scenarios.

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