Certificación: Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist

2215 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037-2985

With the growing complexity in pharmacologic information, there is an increased need for focused areas within established pharmacy specialties. The term, "Added Qualification," is used to denote an enhanced level of training and experience within one segment of a BPS-recognized specialty that targets specific diseases or patient populations.

Currently, two Added Qualifications have been approved within the Pharmacotherapy specialty: Cardiology and Infectious Diseases.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 7 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Especialidad

La certificación correspondiente a una especialidad dentro de un reconocimiento de la ocupación. Por ejemplo, la enfermera y enfermera pediátrica Oncología especialidades están dentro de la campo de enfermería, de modo que la certificación La certificación de enfermería y Oncología Pediátrica de la enfermera se clasificarían como especialidad certificaciones.