Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist
Issued by
Board of Pharmacy Specialties
The BPS Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) program is a credential for pharmacists who have met the eligibility criteria below and who in their unique practice, involving an increasing number and complexity of drug therapies for treating and preventing cancer, manage cancer-related and drug-related adverse events or clinical situations not encountered in other disease states.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Graduation from a pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or a program outside the U.S. that qualifies the individual to practice in the jurisdiction
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A current, active license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. or another jurisdiction
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Completion of four (4) years of practice experience (post-pharmacist licensure) with at least 50% of time spent in oncology pharmacy activities as defined by the Oncology Pharmacy Content Outline, or a PGY-1 residency plus two (2) additional years of practice experience (post-pharmacist licensure) with at least 50% of time spent in oncology pharmacy activities as defined by the Oncology Pharmacy Content Outline, or a specialty residency in oncology pharmacy
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Achieving a passing score on the Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Certification Examination