Pharmacy Practice and Professional Competencies

Council on Credentialing in Pharmacy

Organization dedicated to advancing public health through pharmacy practice standards

Pharmacists

Healthcare professionals focused on disease prevention and treatment through medication management

Pharmacy Technicians

Support staff assisting pharmacists in medication dispensing and administrative tasks

Healthcare Delivery in the United States

Evolution of health services influenced by technology and cost containment measures

Medication Therapy Management

Service optimizing medication use to improve patient outcomes

Competency-based Education

Training approach focusing on demonstrated skills and knowledge

Residency Training

Postgraduate program providing practical experience in specialized areas of pharmacy

Specialty Certification

Recognition of expertise in a specific area of pharmacy practice

Generalist Practitioners

Pharmacists with broad clinical knowledge serving diverse patient populations

Community-based Care

Pharmacy services delivered in local communities outside of hospitals

Institution-based Care

Pharmacy practice within healthcare facilities like hospitals or clinics

Population-based Care

Healthcare approach targeting specific groups for preventive or therapeutic interventions

Mail-service Pharmacy

Pharmacy providing prescription delivery via mail for convenience

Pediatric Pharmacy Practice

Specialized pharmacy care for children's unique medication needs

Geriatric Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy services tailored to the specific health needs of elderly patients

Certified Diabetes Educators

Health professionals specialized in educating and supporting diabetic patients

Compounding Pharmacists

Pharmacists preparing customized medications not available commercially

Advanced Generalist Practitioners

Pharmacists with expanded clinical roles and responsibilities

Pharmacotherapy Specialists

Pharmacists focusing on optimizing medication therapy for specific conditions

Advanced Focused Practitioners

Pharmacists specializing in a particular area of pharmacy practice

Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Programs

First-year postgraduate training program for pharmacists to gain clinical experience

Table 4: Pharmacy Practice Areas for Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Residencies

List of specialized practice areas for second-year pharmacy residency programs

Table 5: Domains and Content Outlines for BPS Specialty Examinations

Outline of subjects covered in specialty examinations for Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification

Table 6: Credentialing Programs for Pharmacists

Programs recognizing pharmacists' expertise and competence in specific practice areas

Table 7: Pharmacist Roles in Managed Health Care Organizations

Description of pharmacist responsibilities within managed health care settings

Table 8: Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Training—Goal Statements

Guidelines outlining educational objectives for pharmacy technician training programs

Table 9: Examination Blueprints for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians

Blueprints detailing content areas covered in pharmacy technician certification exams

Pharmacist Care

Acts and services for patient care, compounding, and drug storage

Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners

Organization envisioning pharmacists as primary healthcare providers

Pharmacy Practice Evolution

Shift from medication distribution to clinical patient care

Pharmacy Practice Vision 2015

Pharmacists ensuring optimal medication therapy outcomes

Credentialing in Pharmacy

Process linking credentials to professional scope of practice

Patient-Centered Care

Focus on individual patients' medication therapy management

Pharmacist's Mission

Improving public health through safe and effective medication use

Pharmacy Services Range

Diverse professional services provided by pharmacists

Pharmacy Regulation History

Overview of regulatory changes impacting pharmacists' roles

Pharmacy Practice Benefits

Enhanced healthcare delivery and societal benefits from pharmacist services

Pharmacy Practice Synopsis

Descriptive analysis of current state and professional roles in pharmacy

Pharmacy Practice Context

Understanding the current landscape and scope of pharmacy practice

Pharmacy Practice Responsibilities

Range of duties and services provided by pharmacists

Pharmacy Practice Complexity

Addressing the complexities of patient services and emerging practices

Pharmacy Practice Audience

Intended readers include healthcare professionals, students, and regulators

Pharmacy Practice Vision Statement

Pharmacists as key healthcare providers ensuring optimal therapy outcomes

Pharmacy Practice Credentialing Link

Correlation between pharmacist credentials and scope of practice

Pharmacy Practice Professional Roles

Focus on patient care services provided by pharmacists

Practice of Pharmacy

Defined as interpretation, evaluation, and implementation of medical orders, among other responsibilities

Telepharmacy

Practice within and across state lines

Medication Use Statistics

Data on prescription growth and population trends

Chronic Illness

Affecting a high percentage of the US population

Healthcare System Challenges

Identified resource strain and inefficiency

Institute of Medicine (IOM)

Identified core competencies for health professionals

Optimal Medication Therapy

Ensures desired clinical, humanistic, and economic outcomes

Advances in Therapeutics

Contributions to therapies for various medical conditions

Interprofessional Collaboration

Collaborative relationship between healthcare professionals

Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

A partnership involving the pharmacist, patient/caregiver, and other health professionals to promote safe and effective medication use and help patients achieve targeted outcomes.

Medication Therapy Management Services (MTMS)

A distinct service or group of services that optimize therapeutic outcomes for individual patients, independent of medication provision.

Drug Interactions

Understanding the effects when two or more drugs interact, affecting the effectiveness or toxicity of the drugs.

Pharmacologic Effects Monitoring

Expertise in monitoring the effects of medications for specific disease states to identify sub-optimal treatment responses or excessive drug effects.

Medication-Related Problems

Issues such as adverse drug effects, drug interactions, or drug toxicity that can impact patient outcomes.

Health Literacy

The ability of a patient/caregiver to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services to enhance health.

Cultural Competency

The ability to deliver care considering patients' diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and practices to optimize outcomes and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Medication Management Therapy Services

Professional activities within a pharmacist's scope of practice to assess and respond to a patient's medication therapy needs.

Medication Therapy Management Programs

A comprehensive framework for optimizing patient outcomes through medication management services.

Community-based Initiatives

Programs like the Asheville Project that provide education and oversight to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

NABP's Model State Pharmacy Act and Model Rules

Provides state boards of pharmacy with model language for regulating pharmacy practice and drug distribution

NABP Survey of Pharmacy Law

An annual publication providing summary data on pharmacy-related issues

Diabetes Ten City Challenge

A project involving employers in ten locations to manage diabetes with pharmacist coaches, resulting in cost savings and improved outcomes

Project Destiny

A joint effort to validate community pharmacy's role in healthcare delivery

Pharmacist Employment Growth

Expected to grow by 22% between 2006 and 2016