Certification: Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)

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The BPS Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) program is a credential for pharmacists who have met the eligibility criteria and who in their unique practices provide pharmaceutical care to the elderly, including wellness, treatment, monitoring and patient safety services. The purpose of the BPS Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) program is to validate that the pharmacist has the advanced knowledge and experience.

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

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.