BCACP Professional Recognition 2

Question 1

Which organization administers the BCACP credential for ambulatory care pharmacists?

Accepted Answer

Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)

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American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

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Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Question 2

A BCACP-certified pharmacist wants to maintain their credential. How many hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) are required during each recertification cycle?

Accepted Answer

60 hours

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30 hours

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100 hours

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120 hours

Question 3

What is the length of the BCACP recertification cycle?

Accepted Answer

7 years

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3 years

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5 years

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10 years

Question 4

A pharmacist who recently obtained the BCACP credential is asked by a colleague what the letters after their name signify. Which of the following best describes the BCACP credential?

Accepted Answer

A board certification recognizing advanced competence in ambulatory care pharmacy practice

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A state licensure designation for clinical pharmacists

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An ACPE accreditation for ambulatory care residency programs

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A fellowship designation awarded by a professional pharmacy organization

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a key benefit of the BCACP credential to patients?

Accepted Answer

It assures patients that the pharmacist has demonstrated advanced competence in ambulatory care

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It guarantees pharmacists will prescribe independently in all states

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It replaces the need for pharmacists to maintain state licensure

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It qualifies pharmacists to bill under a physician's NPI number

Question 6

A pharmacist applying for the BCACP exam for the first time must meet which minimum practice eligibility requirement?

Accepted Answer

Active licensure plus at least 50% of practice time in ambulatory care for the past 3 years or an APhA fellowship

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Completion of a PGY-1 residency only

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Board certification in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) is required first

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5 years of any clinical pharmacy experience

Question 7

How does achieving BCACP certification most directly impact a pharmacist's professional standing within an interprofessional healthcare team?

Accepted Answer

It demonstrates validated expertise that can increase credibility with physicians and other providers

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It grants prescriptive authority in all US states automatically

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It eliminates the need for collaborative practice agreements

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It qualifies the pharmacist to supervise medical residents