The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) requires pharmacists to complete at least 3 years of post-licensure practice experience in ambulatory care OR a PGY1 residency plus 1 additional year of practice experience. Pharmacists can also qualify through a PGY2 residency in ambulatory care pharmacy.
Collaborative practice agreements (CPA) allow pharmacists to work under a protocol with physicians and other healthcare providers to adjust, initiate, or discontinue medications. This is a hallmark of interprofessional collaboration and helps optimize patient outcomes.
B. Providing instructions to interns: This focuses on education rather than direct collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
C & D: These actions reflect patient care responsibilities but do not highlight interprofessional collaboration.
Recognition for achievements such as developing innovative clinical services typically comes through professional awards at the local, state, or national level. Examples include awards from organizations like the APhA or ASHP.
A. BCACP: This is a certification and not an award for specific achievements.
C. MTM certification: This focuses on skills development, not recognition.
D. Preceptorship: While important, this reflects an educational role rather than professional recognition.
Performing comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) demonstrates the pharmacist's clinical expertise in identifying drug therapy problems, optimizing therapy, and improving outcomes, which aligns with the goals of an FQHC to provide accessible, high-quality care.
B. Checking prescriptions: A technical task, not a clinical value addition.
C. Providing informal education: While helpful, it's less formalized and impactful compared to CMRs.
D. Delivering medications: This is a logistical task, not a clinical role.
Publishing research in peer-reviewed journals advances the profession by providing evidence-based data that highlights the impact of ambulatory care pharmacists on patient outcomes. This promotes professional recognition at local, national, and international levels.
B. Attending CE webinars: Important for personal development but does not advance the profession broadly.
C & D: These tasks, while valuable, are not central to professional recognition or advocacy.
