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Monday, September 16, 2019

BPS Exam Study Group

Start Date: 7/2/2019 8:00 PM CDT
End Date: 9/17/2019 9:30 PM CDT

Venue Name: Virtual


Organization Name: Iowa Pharmacy Association

Contact:
Amanda Abdulbaki
Email: aabdulbaki@iarx.org
Phone: 515-270-0713

IPA is hosting a BPS exam study group for pharmacists who will be taking the initial or recertification BPS exam for the BCPS, BCACP, and BCGP certifications.
 
The study group will meet virtually once per week at 8:00 pm starting July 2 and ending September 17. It is recommended to purchase one of the BPS exam review books to use as a guide and supplement for the study group.
 
At least 10 participants are need to start the study group and each participant is required to lead at least one discussion. Register by June 30, 2019.

Tentative BPS Study Group Schedule

Week Topic
July 2 GI Disorders
July 9 Nephrology
July 16 Cardiology/Anticoagulation
     *Hour 1 – BCACP focused
     *Hour 2 – BCPS focused
July 23 Endocrinology (including Diabetes)
July 30 Infectious Disease
     *Hour 1 – BCPS focused
     *Hour 2 – BCACP focused
Aug 6 Men’s/Women’s Health
Aug 13 Pulmonary
Aug 20 Laws, Regulations, Healthcare System
Aug 27 Fluids, Electrolyte Disorders, Nutrition
Sept 3 Psychiatry/Neurology
Sept 10 Geriatrics/Pediatrics
Sept 17 Biostatistics and Study Design
 
BPS Study Materials:
Test Organization Type Cost
BCACP APhA
  • Live review course only at APhA Annual meeting
  • Online review products coming soon
$100 – member
$150 – non-member
ASHP
  • Workbook available June 26, 2019
 
ACCP
  • Online workbook
  • Flip cards
$160 – member
$260 – non-member
 
$49.99 via iTunes and Google Play
BCPS ASHP
  • Full online review course
  • Review Practice Exam
$420 – member
$620 – non-member
$402.50 – resident member
 
$75 – member
$99 – non-member
 
ACCP
  • Online workbook
  • Flip Cards
$160 – member
$260 – non-member
 
$49.99 via iTunes and Google Play
 
BPS Website: https://www.bpsweb.org/  

BCACP Review Website information:
APhA – https://www.pharmacist.com/ambulatory-care-review-and-recertification-activities?is_sso_called=1
ASHP - https://www.rxcertifications.org/Ambulatory-Care/Certification-Preparation
ACCP - https://www.accp.com/store/product.aspx?pc=APC18G

BCPS Review Website information:
ACCP - https://www.accp.com/store/product.aspx?pc=PPC18G
ASHP - https://www.ashp.org/Professional-Development/Board-Certification-Resources/Pharmacotherapy/Pharmacotherapy-Certification-Preparation

Online Registration

Registration is Closed
Closed: 7/5/2019 11:59 PM

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