Overview

Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Review Course by FADIC

Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) Review Course

Course Overview

This comprehensive review course is designed to prepare pharmacists for the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) examination. The course covers all domains outlined in the BCACP Examination Specifications effective October 2025, with special emphasis on clinical assessment, patient-specific factors, pharmacotherapy, therapeutic implementation, and professional practice.

Target Audience

• Pharmacists preparing for the BCACP examination
• Pharmacists seeking comprehensive continuing education in ambulatory care practice
• Clinical pharmacists working in outpatient settings seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills

Course Structure

The course consists of 18 modules delivered over 30 hours of instruction, incorporating both self-study learning and case-based applications.

Module 1: Introduction to Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

• History and evolution of ambulatory care pharmacy practice
• Scope and practice settings in ambulatory care
• Overview of BCACP certification requirements and examination format
• Professional roles and responsibilities of ambulatory care pharmacists

Module 2: Clinical Assessment Foundations

• Comprehensive assessment techniques for outpatient settings
• Risk factors and etiology of common health conditions
• Screening protocols and tools for ambulatory patients
• Laboratory and diagnostic test interpretation
• Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles in clinical decision-making
• Medication reconciliation best practices

Module 3: Patient-Centered Care and Communication

• Social determinants of health in ambulatory settings
• Patient engagement strategies
• Motivational interviewing techniques
• Shared decision-making models
• Person-centered care approaches
• Establishing and aligning goals of care with treatment plans
• Communication strategies for diverse patient populations

Module 4: Cardiovascular Disorders Management

• Hypertension assessment and management
• Dyslipidemia management strategies
• Heart failure in ambulatory settings
• Atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation management
• Secondary prevention after myocardial infarction
• Peripheral arterial disease management
• Monitoring parameters and follow-up protocols

Module 5: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

• Diabetes mellitus (types 1, 2, and gestational)
• Insulin and non-insulin therapy optimization
• Continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump management
• Thyroid disorders
• Adrenal disorders in ambulatory care
• Obesity management approaches
• Metabolic syndrome identification and management

Module 6: Respiratory Disorders

• Asthma assessment and stepwise management
• COPD treatment strategies
• Smoking cessation approaches
• Allergic rhinitis and sinusitis management
• Delivery device selection and patient education
• Pulmonary function test interpretation
• Respiratory disease action plans

Module 7: Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders

• GERD and peptic ulcer disease management
• Inflammatory bowel disease therapies
• Irritable bowel syndrome approaches
• Hepatitis and chronic liver disease management
• Constipation and diarrhea in ambulatory settings
• Probiotics and microbiome considerations
• Monitoring parameters for GI medications

Module 8: Infectious Diseases in Ambulatory Care

• Outpatient antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Community-acquired pneumonia management
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• HIV management in ambulatory settings
• Viral hepatitis treatment approaches
• Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT)
• Immunization recommendations and protocols

Module 9: Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders

• Depression screening and management
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder management
• ADHD treatment approaches
• Insomnia and sleep disorders
• Migraine prevention and treatment
• Seizure disorders management
• Pain management in ambulatory care

Module 10: Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Disorders

• Osteoarthritis management
• Rheumatoid arthritis therapies
• Osteoporosis prevention and treatment
• Gout management
• Chronic back pain approaches
• Management of autoimmune disorders
• Biologic therapies in ambulatory care

Module 11: Preventive Care and Public Health

• Immunization services in ambulatory care
• Screening recommendations by age and risk factors
• Travel medicine considerations
• Tobacco cessation services
• Lifestyle modification counseling
• Fall prevention strategies
• Population health management approaches

Module 12: Special Populations in Ambulatory Care

• Geriatric considerations and medication management
• Pediatric ambulatory care
• Pregnancy and lactation medication management
• Pharmacotherapy in renal impairment
• Pharmacotherapy in hepatic dysfunction
• Cultural considerations in medication management
• Care transitions for vulnerable populations

Module 13: Therapeutic Monitoring and Adherence

• Therapeutic targets for common chronic conditions
• Best practices in medication monitoring
• Adverse drug event identification and management
• Drug interaction assessment and mitigation
• Medication adherence assessment tools
• Adherence intervention strategies
• Health literacy considerations in medication use

Module 14: Professional Practice and Quality Management

• Ambulatory care pharmacy practice models
• Collaborative practice agreements
• Documentation standards in ambulatory care
• Billing and reimbursement for pharmacy services
• Quality improvement methodologies
• Performance metrics and outcome assessment
• Telehealth and remote monitoring approaches

Module 15: Evidence-Based Practice and Scholarly Development

• Literature evaluation methods and critical appraisal
• Biostatistics for ambulatory care practitioners
• Applying evidence to patient care decisions
• Pharmacoeconomic principles and applications
• Clinical practice guideline development and implementation
• Research methods in ambulatory care settings
• Professional development strategies for ambulatory care pharmacists