PPA-University BCPPS Exam Review and Recertification Course

PPA-University offers a 20 hour BCPPS Exam Review and Recertification Course. The course is offered live supplemented with online content. For more information about the live Review Course, please view our Calendar of Events page. 

The course can be taken twice in a 7-year recertification cycle to fulfill 20-40 hours of your 100 required BCPPS Recertification hours. 

Live Conferences

The next BCPPS Review and Recertification Courses will be offered during the Fall Conferences. Check out our Calendar of Events for more information. 

Advanced Guide

“I was able to successfully log into PPAGU and start studying. So far the PPAGU setup is way better than [any other] BCPPS study guide I have used.” –W. Scott Waggoner, PharmD, Pediatric Pharmacist

The Course is supplemented by the stand-alone Pediatric PharmPrep Advanced Guide. The Pediatric PharmPrep Advanced Guide, is the official PPAG home-study learning course and interactive study experience for the BCPPS Certification exam. The Advanced Guide is an online and mobile learning solution that helps individuals learn and retain information more effectively, better preparing them for the exam.

PPA partnered with BenchPrep, a leading digital learning platform company known for GRE, GMAT, MCAT, PCAT, LSAT preparation programs, to develop the Advanced Guide. BenchPrep uses well-grounded instructional design principles and learning techniques to improve engagement and learning outcomes. The platform leverages game mechanics, micro-learning modules and intuitive user interaction elements to deliver an engaging learning experience.

For more information about the Advanced Guide, please go to the PPA Store. 

If you have already purchased your Advanced Guide
LOGIN TO THE ADVANCED GUIDE HERE

 

The Course and Guide cover the following Content Areas:

Domain 1: 
Cardiology
Pediatric Critical Care
Endocrinology
General Medicine
Pharmacogenomics
Hematology/Oncology
Infectious Disease
Nephrology
Neurology
Neonatal Critical Care
Nutrition
Pulmonology
Psychiatry

Domain 2:
Pharmacy Management
Basics for Pediatric Pharmacy Practice
Medication Safety and the Medication Use System
Policy Development and Formulary Management
Clinical Pharmacy Practice Metrics/Quality Indicators
Pediatric Drug Delivery Systems
Pediatric Extemporaneous Formulations
Health-Care Technology and Innovation
Investigational Studies in Pediatric Patients

Domain 3:
Information Management
Children in Clinical Research
Patient Education and Communication
Cognitive Developmental Stages
Patient Education Principles
Health Literacy Considerations
Cultural Competency
Methods for Impacting Treatment Adhering

Domain 4 (YES! We cover it!)
Public Health/Advocacy
Pharma Regulations related to pediatric formulations
Vaccine Advocacy
Poison Prevention
Disaster Preparedness
Professional Involvement