Pharmacy Certification or Credential for New Graduates

[ImmunoglobulinE]

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I would like to know of any certification or credentials relating to pharmacy, that one can qualify for either as a new grad or within 6 months to one year of practice (Regardless of the setting). Also these certifications should not require a residency. Most of all the credentials and board certification I come across, requires at least two years of practice or one year of Ashp accredited residency. I want to know if there are any certifications out there regardless of what practice or specialty that one can do after licensure.

 

[gwarm01]

Any certification you can get fresh out of school probably wouldn't be worth much. The idea is the cert shows you have acquired some sort of skill.

 

[disgonbgud]

Agree with gwarm, but for the hell of it, here's a link with a comprehensive link of available certifications with a table of contents. Tangentially related credentials include those related to industry, i.e. pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, etc.

http://www.pharmacycredentialing.org/files/certificationprograms.pdf

 

[PharmtoCS]

Most certs without work experience in that area seem to be largely a waste of money. They tend not to improve your competitiveness in the job market.

 

[KennethCool]

Not directly related to pharmacy, but if the person who hires you has a business background, they like to see Six Sigma certification.

 

[Sabril]

Any certification you can get fresh out of school probably wouldn't be worth much. The idea is the cert shows you have acquired some sort of skill.

I know it depends on the field and the place but as far as requirements on paper, would a BCPS in pharmacotherapy suffices in most situations if a board certification is required? My friend who worked for the VA for like 4 years is planning to get it. Like I see many job postings in pediatrics, oncology etc. that require board certifications but not specifically in pediatrics or oncology and i doubt many applicants would have those specific credentials.

I would like to know of any certification or credentials relating to pharmacy, that one can qualify for either as a new grad or within 6 months to one year of practice (Regardless of the setting). Also these certifications should not require a residency. Most of all the credentials and board certification I come across, requires at least two years of practice or one year of Ashp accredited residency. I want to know if there are any certifications out there regardless of what practice or specialty that one can do after licensure.

I think it is good that the OP is thinking about this early in the game. But I believe many if not most pharmacy certifications are more like requirements for people to keep their jobs. Not that it is always necessary for the jobs themselves. Maybe they are more like another way for people to lose their jobs. Pharm D, residency, and now board certifications to keep working as staff pharmacists.

I think the better bang for your bucks would be seeking licenses in multiple states. You are just fresh off your MPJE so less studying is needed.

 

[ImmunoglobulinE]

Thanks everyone for the reply.

I think the better bang for your bucks would be seeking licenses in multiple states. You are just fresh off your MPJE so less studying is needed.

Thank you Sabril you make a good point. I think right now I will just focus on getting licensed in multiple states (TX and CA for now ) and hang on to the first job I can get right out Of school

 

[ZPharmD19]

There are a few out there, if you want something extra.
PCCA advanced compounding Boot Camp in Houston, Tx (2 day training in novel non-sterile compounds)
APhA advanced training certificate programs (many schools give some of them) that certify you afterwards- Immunization, Delivering MTM services, pharmacy based CV risk management, etc. You can take any of them as a new practitioner. I did the immunization and MTM while in school.

 

[ImmunoglobulinE]

There are a few out there, if you want something extra.
PCCA advanced compounding Boot Camp in Houston, Tx (2 day training in novel non-sterile compounds)
APhA advanced training certificate programs (many schools give some of them) that certify you afterwards- Immunization, Delivering MTM services, pharmacy based CV risk management, etc. You can take any of them as a new practitioner. I did the immunization and MTM while in school.

Great I already got the immunization certificate through APhA. I know APhA does have some more certificate courses that they offer, I just didn’t pay attention to them. Thanks for the input I’ll definitely look at those to see if there is any certificate course worth pursuing.

 

[Dred Pirate]

like others have said - 95% of these certifications are simply money factors for the organization that touts them (saying this I have BCPS simply to keep my former administration off my butt) - if you are a new grad - don't worry about these things - they don't make you any more marketable in most situations. Focus on enhancing your knowledge and skills - just get a job and kick butt in it.

Most of what you use on a daily basis is learned on the job. I can say this - I am a clinical specialist in emergency medicine - I had no emergency medicine rotations, no residency, zero formal training in emergency medicine - everything I learned I learned through experience and self directed learning - it is possible.