BPS Recertification Information 

Are you a BPS certified pharmacist? If so, this information is for you!
BPS is updating their certification framework in 2024. If you are a newly BPS certified pharmacist in 2023 or re-certified in 2023, this applies to you!
Those who were originally certified or re-certified in 2023 are already working under this framework.
Pathways to Recertification
1. Option 1: Examination and CPD: Achieve passing score on a specialty certification examination and report 20 units of continuing professional development (CPD) by the end of the 7 year recertification cycle.
2. Option 2: CPE and CPD: Complete at least 80 units of assessed continuing pharmacy education (CPE) from BPS-approved professional development programs and report 20 units of continuing professional development (CPD) by the end of the 7 year recertification cycle.
 
Regardless of which recertification path chosen, the BPS member is required to complete 20 units of CPD per 7 year recertification cycle. A minimum of 2 CPD units or assessed CPE must be earned annually. Lucky for you, becoming a CPS member can get you 10 units of your required 20! See below for details.
Click Here to See Eligible CPD Activities from CPS at a Glance
 

Activity Category

Activity Description

Example Evidence for upload (not exhaustive)

Units Awarded*

Annual Maximum

Maximum per Recertification Cycle

Leadership and Professional Service

Serve on a committee, editorial board, review board, workgroup, task force, board of directors (for local, state, provincial, national, or international healthcare-related organization)

Letter of attestation from leadership, publication listing individual and corresponding position or role

10 hours of participation will be awarded 1 unit

2

10

Continuing pharmacy education (CPE) and CPD portfolios

Earn CPE from provider (e.g., state associations, workplace education, certificate training programs)

Certificate(s) of completion

1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) will be awarded 1 CPD unit

10

10
 
Those who were originally certified before 2023 won’t be required to document continuous professional development until their next 7 year recertification cycle. However, it is never too early to get involved and start working on CPD! If it doesn’t apply to you now, it will in your next 7 year cycle so save this article for later!
For more info go to https://bpsweb.org/faq/ and click on “Continuing Professional Development”.