Training Opportunities to Advance Your Pharmacy Practice

Table of Contents:
  1. Complete the Free Provider Status and Scope: Colorado Specific Training
  2. Complete a General Training on Advanced Services
  3. Consider Specialized Training
  4. Resources Available Anytime

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Complete the Free Provider Status and Scope: Colorado Specific Training 

Provider Status and Scope: Colorado Specific Training

Presented by Emily Zadvorny, PharmD, BCPS, Executive Director for the Colorado Pharmacists Society and Sarah Bow, PharmD; 1 contact hour

Vimeo - Scope of Scope and Status of Provider Status

This free video recording covers the basic practice and payment laws and regulations specific to Colorado.  The participant will gain a general understanding of what is allowed in practice in Colorado, and the potential ways to get paid for services in Colorado.  This is foundational knowledge that anyone wishing to offer advanced services or get paid for these services should understand.

 

Complete a General Training on Advanced Services

Why CPS Sponsorship? At CPS, we’re committed to helping practice sites evolve in the ever-changing healthcare landscape. With limited funding, we can cover the cost of training for a select number of members of our practice community.  Our sponsorship program is designed to give you the flexibility to select the basic training that aligns with your practice setting, so you can expand patient care services and/or pursue billing and reimbursement for those services.  Selected participants should be in position to use these training courses to help optimize new or existing services at their practice site.

Ready to Get Started? 

Opportunities are limited, so Apply for Sponsorship today or contact Jessica Angleson with questions. 

The Pharmacist Provider is the premier online training program for pharmacists looking to start reimbursable services and maximize their impact. Pharmacists have unique training that is often underutilized in today’s evolving healthcare market. At The Pharmacist Provider, we aim to provide you with practical tools and experience-based fundamentals to ensure you are prepared for all aspects of providing reimbursable services to your patients regardless of practice setting.  Participate in a fully professional, engaging, and interactive online training program. Get the learning experience you deserve. 
Learn More - The Pharmacist Provider 

  • Billing and Reimbursement for Patient Care Clinical Services Certificate
    Hosted by ASHP

Total hours: 22.5 contact hours, Value = $560
The Billing and Reimbursement for Patient Care Clinical Services Certificate is intended for pharmacists who are engaged in providing clinical services in a variety of practice settings, and others who are involved in billing for these services. Mary Ann Kliethermes, BS Pharm, PharmD, FAPhA, FCIOM; a recognized leader in reimbursement for pharmacist care services; serves as the editor for this one-of-a-kind, comprehensive resource.
Learn More - ASHP

  • Pharmacists Getting Paid Through Collaborative Clinical Services
    Hosted by APhA

Total hours: 12.5-hours, Value = $599
This 12.5-hour certificate training program is designed to show pharmacists how to implement clinical care services that improve patient outcomes, enhance collaboration with other healthcare workers, and increase profits for the organizations. The modules discuss the pharmacists’ role and impact in this work, review the services, provide medical billing and coding information, and share insight into how to manage potential barriers that may arise. This certificate training program is a mixture of podcast, e-learning, webinars, and interactive cases.
Learn More - APhA 

  • Billing and Contracting for Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy
    Hosted by ACCP

Total hours: 18-hours, Value = $699.95
This program is designed to provide clinical pharmacists and clinical pharmacy administrators with the knowledge and skills to explore, identify, and implement billing and contracting strategies for outpatient clinical pharmacy services. Understanding the complexities of applying billing and contracting strategies that vary across states, regions, and institutions, the program will emphasize navigating that landscape to determine opportunities applicable in your unique setting. This contemporary program is delivered primarily via self-paced, on-demand modules developed by billing and contracting experts. The convenience of the on-demand content will be supplemented by quarterly live consultancy sessions and an online networking and learning Community. You’ll develop a network of peers and experts with diverse experience in billing and contracting. Through the on-demand modules, you will complete several application assignments that will provide important foundational guidance as you determine an individualized plan for billing and/or contracting in your practice.
Learn More - ACCP

 

Consider Specialized Training

For those interested in Statewide Protocol training or expanding their knowledge in data and analytics, these optional courses offer advanced insights. Please note that these training options are not covered by CPS sponsorship; visit the individual website for current pricing details.

Statewide Protocol Trainings

CPS endorses these ACPE-accredited, on-demand educational training programs

Training hours and value depend on the program selected

  • Comprehensive Statin Therapy Education for the Colorado Pharmacist
  • Comprehensive Contraceptive Education and Certification for the Colorado Pharmacist
  • Comprehensive Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Education for Pharmacists
  • Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Education for the Colorado Pharmacist

Learn more - CPS SWP Training and Resources Webpage

 Data and Analytics Trainings:

Basics of Data Analytics Certificate
Hosted by ASHP

Total hours: 16.25-contact hours, Cost ≈ $560
The use of big data has the potential to transform the healthcare industry from a fee-for-service model to value-based care. This emerging area faces several challenges on this path. To help combat these challenges, the Basics of Data Analytics certificate provides education on the basic concepts and tools used for data analysis. This certificate provides 16.25 contact hours and includes an opportunity for learners to apply their newly acquired skills in a data analysis project.
Learn More - ASHP Analytics

 

Resources Available Anytime

Join the Colorado Pharmacists Practice & Payment Network (C3PN) 

CPS has also formed the Colorado Pharmacists Practice & Payment Network (CPPPN) (formerly the Colorado Pharmacist Professional Taskforce) consisting of over 40 pharmacy and healthcare entities. The purpose of this network is to form a community for sharing provider status experience, challenges, successes and needs. If you are interested in joining this network, please email your interest to [email protected] or to our CPS Pharmacy Practice Advancement Lead, Jessica Angleson, PharmD, MBA, BCPS at [email protected]

 Access the Colorado Pharmacist Services Billing Guide & Other Resources

Access CPS Expertise and Support​ (Virtual & Onsite)

CPS is here to support you—both virtually and onsite—as you navigate advanced pharmacy practice, including expanded scope and payment for services. We want to hear about any barriers, rejections, or challenges you’re facing so we can continue advocating for solutions. Your feedback helps shape our efforts. Reach out anytime at [email protected].