What are the requirements to sit for BCEMP exam?

– BPS BCEMP Exam: An Overview of Requirements

Are you looking to advance your career as a pharmacist in the field of emergency medicine? BPS Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) certification is an excellent way to demonstrate your expertise in this field and open up new opportunities for advancement.

To qualify for the BPS BCEMP exam, one must have at least four years of full-time experience in emergency medicine practice and or residency training. In this article, we will provide an overview of the BPS BCEMP certification process, including requirements needed to qualify for the exam and tips for successful completion. Read on to learn more about how you can elevate your career as a pharmacist through BPS BCEMP certification.

Earning Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) recognition can be a major milestone for those seeking to specialize in the field. Prospective candidates must meet all requirements listed before taking the initial certification exam, which will ultimately determine eligibility for board designation. Passing this specialized examination is an opportunity to take your career and professional standing as an emergency medicine pharmacist one step further!

To qualify for BPS Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) certification, one must meet certain criteria. This includes having a current, active license/registration to practice pharmacy in the United States or another jurisdiction and graduation from a pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or a program outside the U.S. that qualifies the individual to practice in their jurisdiction.  Additionally, applicants must have at least four years of full-time experience in emergency medicine practice and/or residency training, or completion of PGY1 pharmacy residency plus two years of Emergency Medicine Pharmacy practice experience with at least 50% of time spent in the scope defined by the exam content outline. Another way is by successfully completing PGY1 pharmacy residency2 plus completing an ASHP-accredited/candidate status PGY2 pharmacy residency in Emergency Medicine Pharmacy within the past seven years. For any BPS certification examination, applicants who choose to demonstrate their eligibility through practice experience must have a valid employer attestation verifying that 50% of the time in the activities related to that certifcation has been spent within 7 years prior to submitting an application.

Applicants must also pass the BPS-approved BCEMP exam. This BPS Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) assessments typically cover topics such as pharmacology, clinical practice guidelines, therapeutic decision-making, and more. Upon successful completion of the BPS BCEMP examination, individuals will be certified as BPS Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacists. This certification demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective medication therapies and responding to complex clinical situations that may arise in an emergency care environment.

Eligibility Requirements

A. Graduation from ACPE-accredited pharmacy program or international program

B. Active license/registration to practice pharmacy in U.S./jurisdiction

C. Practice experience (4 years EM, PGY1 +2 years, or PGY1+ PGY2 EM)

We hope this overview of the BPS BCEMP certification process has been useful for those looking to take their career as a pharmacist in the field of emergency medicine to the next level. BPS Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) certification is a valuable credential that can open up new opportunities and help you stand out from the crowd.

Good luck with your BPS BCEMP examination journey!