BCPS Exam Overview and Eligibility Criteria

BCPS Exam Overview

• The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) exam is a professional certification for pharmacists
• The exam is designed to validate expertise in pharmacotherapy and optimize patient outcomes

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited program
• Candidates must have at least 2 years of practice experience in pharmacotherapy or a related field
• Candidates must complete a BPS-approved residency program or have at least 4 years of practice experience in pharmacotherapy or a related field

Exam Content

• The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions
• Questions are divided into 4 domains:
  1. Patient Care (40% of questions)
  2. Medication Management (30% of questions)
  3. Pharmacotherapy Knowledge (20% of questions)
  4. Pharmacotherapy Practice (10% of questions)

Exam Format

• The exam is a 4-hour, computer-based test
• Questions are presented in a variety of formats, including:
  • Single-best-answer questions
  • Multiple-response questions
  • Drag-and-drop questions

Preparation and Resources

• Candidates can prepare for the exam using a variety of resources, including:
  • BPS study guides and practice exams
  • Online review courses and study materials
  • Professional development opportunities, such as conferences and workshops

Certification and Recertification

• Candidates who pass the exam are certified as BCPS specialists for a period of 7 years
• Recertification is required every 7 years to maintain certification
• Recertification requirements include:
  • Completing continuing education requirements
  • Passing a recertification exam

BCPS Exam Overview

• Professional certification for pharmacists, validating expertise in pharmacotherapy and optimizing patient outcomes

Eligibility Criteria

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited program
• At least 2 years of practice experience in pharmacotherapy or a related field required
• Completion of a BPS-approved residency program or at least 4 years of practice experience in pharmacotherapy or a related field required

Exam Content

• 200 multiple-choice questions
• 4 domains: Patient Care (40%), Medication Management (30%), Pharmacotherapy Knowledge (20%), and Pharmacotherapy Practice (10%)

Exam Format

• 4-hour, computer-based test
• Variety of question formats: single-best-answer, multiple-response, and drag-and-drop questions

Preparation and Resources

• BPS study guides and practice exams available for preparation
• Online review courses and study materials available for preparation
• Professional development opportunities, such as conferences and workshops, available for preparation

Certification and Recertification

• Certification valid for 7 years
• Recertification required every 7 years to maintain certification
• Recertification requirements include completing continuing education requirements and passing a recertification exam