BPS Study Group
After a pilot project in 2019, IPA started the BPS Study Group program, which is offered twice per year to members and non-members. The goal is to complement various study materials currently available to help pharmacists learn together as they plan to sit for either the initial or recertification BPS exam for BCPS, BCACP, and BCGP certifications. This 12-week course covers various topics. See the course template below.
The study group will meet virtually once per week at 8:00 pm. Participants are encouraged to review subject matter content before the virtual meeting in preparation for 60 minutes of active discussion, with the potential of reaching 90 minutes based on question and answer session.
Each participant is required to lead at least one discussion, and other content experts from across the state will lead these webinar-based learning modules. Past participants have seen this study group as a great way to stay accountable to your studying while ensuring your understanding of all knowledge areas of the exams. Utilize your IPA professional network to conquer this next career milestone! Register today for the next Study Group!
Minimum number of 10 participants are needed for the study group. Registration ends December 31st.
Tentative Schedule & Content Review
| Week | Topic |
| 1 | GI Disorders |
| 2 | Nephrology |
| 3 | Cardiology/Anticoagulation *Hour 1 – BCACP focused *Hour 2 – BCPS focused |
| 4 | Endocrinology (including Diabetes) |
| 5 | Infectious Disease *Hour 1 – BCPS focused *Hour 2 – BCACP focused |
| 6 | Men’s/Women’s Health |
| 7 | Pulmonary |
| 8 | Laws, Regulations, Healthcare System |
| 9 | Fluids, Electrolyte Disorders, Nutrition |
| 10 | Psychiatry/Neurology |
| 11 | Geriatrics/Pediatrics |
| 12 | Biostatistics and Study Design |
We encourage Study Group participants to purchase at-home study materials. Here is a short list reviewed and recommended for use by past participants.
| Test |
Organization | Type | Cost |
| BCACP | APhA |
|
$100 – member $150 – non-member |
| ASHP |
|
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| ACCP |
|
$160 – member $260 – non-member $49.99 via iTunes and Google Play |
|
| BCPS | ASHP |
|
$420 – member $620 – non-member $402.50 – resident member $75 – member $99 – non-member |
| ACCP |
|
$160 – member $260 – non-member $49.99 via iTunes and Google Play |
If you have other study materials that could be useful to this group, please send these recommendations to ipa@iarx.org
Upcoming Study Group Schedule:
Winter/Spring 2020 Program: January 7th – March 24th
Summer 2020 Program: July 7th – September 22nd
