ASHP Professional CertificatesSM
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With 12+ hours of content, ASHP Professional CertificatesSM deliver a comprehensive learning experience that builds knowledge and practical skills in a variety of clinical and administrative pharmacy practice areas. Ideal for professionals to cultivate new skills and expand their capabilities. Please scroll down to read about each certificate.
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Pharmacist Certificates

Critical Care Certificate
Education designed for pharmacists to enhance their knowledge and skills in critical care.
- 23 CE hours
 - Content released on Sep. 17, 2025
 - Completion required by Sep. 17, 2028
 
NOTE: This certificate is not designed for board certification preparation.

Specialty Pharmacy Certificate
Designed for pharmacists to expand their foundational knowledge of specialty pharmacy while exploring self-selected, topic-specific specialty pharmacy tracks.
- All Certificates and Tracks are updated and currently available for pre-sale
 - CE hours vary per bundle
 - Content releases on Dec. 17, 2025
 - Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
 
 
Pharmacokinetics Certificate
Designed for pharmacists to enhance the knowledge and skills necessary to apply pharmacokinetic concepts to improve the safety and efficacy of drug therapy.
- 16 CE hours
 - Content released on Jul. 23, 2025
 - Completion required by Jul. 23, 2028
 

Basics of Oncology in Pharmacy Certificate
Provides pharmacists with essential oncology knowledge covering terminology, treatments, guidelines, supportive care, financial considerations, emerging advancements, and case-based applications in breast cancer, prostate cancer, and hematologic malignancies.
- 21.25 CE hours
 - Content released on Jun. 25, 2025
 - Completion required by Jun. 28, 2028
 

Perioperative Pharmacy Services Certificate
Education designed for pharmacists to enhance skills to deliver comprehensive care across surgical settings and support the interdisciplinary surgical team.
- The first and only comprehensive educational training for pharmacists practicing in the perioperative environment
 - 29.5 CE hours
 - Content released on May 7, 2025
 - Completion required by May 7, 2028
 

Research Skills Certificate
Designed for pharmacists to enhance foundational skills needed to plan and conduct credible research.
- 17.75 CE hours
 - Content released on Feb. 19, 2025
 - Completion required by Feb. 19, 2028
 

Basics in Cardiology Pharmacy Certificate
Designed for pharmacists to build a knowledge base of common cardiovascular diseases, keep abreast of evolving drug therapy guidelines, and contribute to the optimization of cardiovascular medication use.
- 31.25 contact hours
 - Content released on Jan. 29, 2025
 - Completion required by Jan. 29, 2028
 
NOTE: This certificate is not designed for board certification preparation

Weight Management Certificate
Designed for pharmacists to expand their knowledge of the physiological and psychological factors that contribute to obesity, and to enhance their skills in providing patient-centered care on this multi-layered issue.
- 20.5 CE hours
 - Content released on Jan. 15, 2025
 - Content completion required by Jan. 15, 2028
 
 
Emergency Medicine Certificate
Designed for pharmacists to increase the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimal patient care in emergency medicine.
- 26.5 CE hours
 - Content released on Dec. 4, 2024
 - Completion required by Dec 4, 2027
 
NOTE: This certificate is not designed for board certification preparation.
 ASHP/ASPEN Nutrition Support Certificate
Designed to enhance pharmacist knowledge and skills in nutritional support management. Created in collaboration with the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).
- 19 CE hours
 - Content released on Nov. 13, 2024
 - Completion required by Nov. 13, 2027
 
NOTE: This certificate is not designed for board certification preparation.
 
Teaching Certificate
Designed for practitioners who are interested in becoming pharmacy preceptors or educators. The certificate offers practical training and education to develop the knowledge and skills of pharmacists who will be involved with teaching.
- 18 CE hours
 - Requires participant to identify a mentor and submit a teaching philosophy and teaching portfolio
 - Content released on Jul. 1, 2024
 - Completion required by Jul. 1, 2027
 

Clinical Pharmacy Basics Certificate
Designed for pharmacists to refresh clinical skills and reinforce confidence of the basic concepts addressed in an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy curriculum.
- 23.5 CE hours
 - Content released on June 5, 2024
 - Completion required by June 5, 2027
 - Part of ASHP CareerPharm® Resources for Reinventing Your Career
 

Fundamental Pharmacy Practice Skills for Acute Care Settings Certificate
Designed for pharmacists who have been working in non-acute care settings seeking a career transition into hospital practice.
- 35 CE hours
 - Content released on June 5, 2024
 - Completion required by June 5, 2027
 - Part of ASHP CareerPharm® Resources for Reinventing Your Career
 
 
Pharmacogenomics Certificate
Designed for participants to increase the knowledge and skills necessary to use pharmacogenomics to improve medication use in a variety of patient care settings.
- 19.5 CE hours
 - Content released on Apr. 24, 2024
 - Completion required by Apr. 24, 2027
 
 Pain Management Certificate (Includes Opioid Stewardship)
Designed for pharmacists to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimal pain management in patients suffering from chronic pain.
- Includes Opioid Stewardship
 - 39 CE hours
 - Content released on Mar. 27, 2024
 - Completion required by Mar. 27, 2027
 - This certificate is an FIP Seal programme
 - FIP Member price available with code FIPMBR
 
NOTE: This certificate is not designed for board certification preparation.

Billing & Reimbursement for Patient Care Clinical Services Certificate
Designed for pharmacists engaged in providing clinical services in a variety of practice settings and others involved in billing for these services.
- Edited by Mary Ann Kliethermes
 - 22.5 CE hours
 - Content released on Sep. 27, 2023
 - Completion required by Sep. 27, 2026
 
 
Anticoagulation Certificate
Designed for pharmacists to expand their knowledge and skills in anticoagulation therapy management across special populations and within acute care, ambulatory, and perioperative settings.
- 38 CE hours
 - Content released on Nov. 15, 2023
 - Completion required by Nov. 15, 2026
 
 
Diabetes Management Certificate
Designed to increase the knowledge and skills associated with the diagnosis, management, and pharmacological treatment of diabetes to optimize patient outcomes in ambulatory and inpatient care settings.
- 36 CE hours
 - Content released on Aug. 30, 2023
 - Completion required by Aug. 30, 2026
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FIP Member price available with code FIPMBR
 
 Pediatrics Certificate
Designed to increase the knowledge and skills associated with the assessment and treatment of common pediatric conditions and disorders to optimize patient outcomes in acute care and outpatient settings.
- 27.5 CE hours
 - Content released on Aug. 23, 2023
 - Completion required by Aug. 23, 2026
 
NOTE: This certificate is not designed for board certification preparation.
 
Compounded Sterile Preparations Certificate For Pharmacists - Includes USP <797> Updates
This certificate is designed as a resource for pharmacists working toward compliance and serves as curriculum for pharmacists preparing to take the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) exam.
- Includes updated USP <797> revisions effective on Nov. 1, 2023
 - 27.5 CE hours
 - Content released on May 31, 2023
 - Completion required by May 31, 2026
 
Pharmacist & Technician Certificates
 
Pharmacy Informatics Certificate
Designed to enhance the skills and resources of pharmacy informaticists who serve an integral role in managing medication-related information.
- Interactive and dynamic instructional content
 - 19.5 CE hours
 - Content released on Aug. 14, 2024
 - Completion required by Aug. 14, 2027
 
 
Pharmacy Revenue Cycle Management Certificate
Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to increase their knowledge and skills in calculating reimbursement, documentation and billing, Medicare rules and regulations, and revenue compliance and integrity within health-systems.
- Updated and available for pre-sale
 - CE hours TBD
 - Content releases on Nov. 19, 2025
 - Completion required by Nov. 19, 2028
 

Investigational Drug Service Certificate
Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who want to enhance their knowledge of the processes, regulatory requirements, documentation, and clinical research study management for investigational drug service.
- 18.75 CE hours
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Content released on Mar. 5, 2025
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Completion required by Mar. 5, 2028
 

Pharmacy Leadership Certificate: Beyond the Basics for Advancing Managers
Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in entry- to mid-level leadership roles seeking to broaden their knowledge of various pharmacy management topics.
- 19.5 CE hours
 - Content released on Aug. 20, 2025
 - Completion required by Aug. 20, 2028
 

Pharmacy Leadership Certificate: Management Basics
Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are new in their pharmacy leadership role or preparing for a pharmacy leadership position.
- 23 CE hours
 - Content released on Aug. 20, 2025
 - Completion required by Aug. 20, 2028
 

Medical Writing Certificate
Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seeking to expand their foundational knowledge and skills associated with medical writing.
- 27.5 CE hours
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Content released on Aug. 6, 2025
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Completion required by Aug. 6, 2028
 
 
Medication Safety Certificate
Designed to enhance the skills and expertise of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who lead medication safety improvements.
- Updated with a competency-based approach and a focus on practical, applied learning
 - 26.5 CE hours
 - Content released on May, 21 2025
 - Completion required by May 21, 2028
 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pharmacy Certificate
Equips pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and adapt to the growing influence of artificial intelligence in pharmacy practice.
- 18.75 CE hours
 - Content released on Apr. 16, 2025
 - Completion required by Apr. 16, 2028
 

Drug Diversion Certificate
Education designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and others involved in drug diversion prevention efforts in healthcare facilities.
- 21 CE hours for pharmacists. pharmacy technicians, nurses
 - Content released Feb. 12, 2025
 - Completion required by Feb. 12, 2028
 

Quality Improvement for Pharmacy Professionals Certificate
Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in healthcare quality improvement.
- 23 CE hours
 - Content released on Aug. 7, 2024
 - Completion required by Aug. 7, 2027
 

Pharmacy Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance Certificate
Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians engaged in identifying and managing accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements within a health-system pharmacy.
- 22.5 CE hours
 - Content released on May 22, 2024
 - Completion required by May 22, 2027
 

Basics of Data Analytics Certificate
Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to learn how to obtain, leverage, and present accurate data to improve patient care and pharmacy management.
- 16.25 CE hours
 - Content released on Nov. 8, 2023
 - Completion required by Nov. 8, 2026
 
 
Practical Training In Compounding Sterile Preparations - Includes USP <797> Updates
This certificate is designed for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists who wish to build their knowledge and skills in compounding sterile preparations, and serves as a preparatory resource for the PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT®) certification exam.
- Includes updated USP <797> revisions effective on Nov. 1, 2023
 - 22.25 CE hours
 - Content released on May 31, 2023
 - Completion required by May 31, 2026
 
 
Practical Training In Compounding Sterile Preparations Certificate - FOR INSTITUTIONS
 
Well-Being and Resilience Certificate
Designed for participants to increase the knowledge and skills necessary to apply strategies for enhancing well-being and resilience in their personal lives and professional practices.
- 18.5 CE hours
 - Content released on Feb. 14, 2024
 - Completion required by Feb. 14, 2027
 
Institutional and Bulk Purchase Information
If you're interested in customizing a catalog of ASHP Professional Certificates SM and other professional development resources, we offer institutional and bulk purchasing options. Contact ASHP Sales and Business Development
ASHP is willing to offer significant discounted bulk pricing on certain resources that support the unique needs of pharmacy residents:
- Teaching Certificate for Pharmacists
 - Research Skills Certificate
 - Medical Writing Certificate.
 
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