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LEARNING CENTERThe mission of ASCP’s Education and Professional Development Program is to provide education and training for pharmacists designed to strengthen the practice of medication management for older adults that contributes to a high quality of life. The continuing pharmacy education provided by ASCP shall be applicable to the practice of pharmacy through its focus on evidence-based medicine for the delivery of patient-centered care and public health as part of the interprofessional health-care team, and focus on continually enhancing the quality of care for all older persons through the appropriate use of medication and the promotion of healthy aging. Membership is not required for enrollment in ASCP continuing education activities; however, ASCP members receive discounts on all ASCP educational programs. IMPORTANT: View ACPE/CPE Monitor Notice Florida Licensed Consultant PharmacistsPlease note that we have a limited number of CE credits approved by the FL Board of Pharmacy; not all of our CE is FL Pharmacist Consultant License board-approved. Please see the box entitled, "FLORIDA APPROVED CONSULTANT PHARMACIST ACTIVITIES" for the courses that are approved by Florida BOP. Important CE RemindersASCP offices will be closed from December 23 at 3pm ET through January 2 reopening during regular business hours on January 3. We recommend completing your CPE, Florida Consultant Credits, and/or BCGP credits by December 23 to ensure that ASCP staff will be here to assist you. If you have questions about obtaining CE or technical questions, please visit ASCP's help page to see answers to frequently asked questions and video tutorials. PATH TO BCGPAs the only professional pharmacy association for senior care pharmacists, all of ASCP’s BCGP preparatory and recertification activities focus solely on the complex geriatric patient. Explore the opportunities that we are proud to provide in helping you attain and maintain a BCGP credential at ascp.com/bcgp. WEBINARSASCP’s prestigious webinars offer learning on advanced clinical topics in the treatment and monitoring of medication needs in older adults and professional development opportunities regardless of practice setting. Both CPE/BCGP and non-CPE sessions are offered throughout the year, and we add new opportunities all the time, so check back often. BECOME A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTASCP is looking for geriatric pharmacotherapy specialists and consultant pharmacy practice experts to help develop and review activities for pharmacists interested in medication use in older adults. Learn more and apply here. GERIATRIC PHARMACY CURRICULUM GUIDEThe guide is a resource designed to prepare pharmacy students and pharmacists with the education needed to care for older adults. This 3rd edition of the Guide links foundational geriatric principles of care necessary for pharmacy students with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy CAPE (Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education) Outcomes and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education’s Accreditation Standards and Guidelines. ACCREDITATIONThe American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
ASCP is approved by BPS as a provider for the recertification of BCGP.
ASCP is a member of The Council on Credentialing in Pharmacy (CCP). The council provides leadership, guidance, public information, and coordination for the profession of pharmacy’s credentialing programs. The vision of CCP is that all credentialing programs in pharmacy will meet established standards of quality and contribute to improvement in patient care and the overall public health. |
10/23/2025 » 10/26/2025
2025 ASCP Annual Meeting & Exhibition
