Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Microcredential Program

What is a Microcredential?
A Microcredential is a concise, stackable educational activity that allows a learner to develop their knowledge and skills in a focused area of professional subject matter.


ASHP’s Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Microcredential Program
ASHP’s microcredential program is intended for pharmacists implementing and providing pharmacist-initiated therapy services, including point-of-care testing and diagnostic services, for health conditions permitted by legislation and regulation.

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Microcredential Bundles

What's included in the Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Microcredential Bundle?
Each bundle includes the Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Core plus one topic-specific microcredential chosen by the learner.

Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy + Ambulatory Respiratory Infections 
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Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Core + Ambulatory Respiratory Infections Microcredential Bundle

The Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Core covers essential information including:

  • Getting Started: Planning and Analysis
  • Workflow Development
  • Physical Assessment
  • Reimbursement and Quality Improvement

Complete the core curriculum and move on to the Ambulatory Respiratory Infections Microcredential.

The Ambulatory Respiratory Microcredential covers relevant disease states, including:

  • Streptococcal pharyngitis
  • Influenza
  • COVID-19
  • Mpox
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship in an outpatient setting

Upon completion of the curriculum, participants should be proficient in establishing pharmacist-initiated services and performing the diagnostic services associated with ambulatory respiratory infections. Pass the microcredential final exam to earn the microcredential.

Bundle details:

  • 8 contact hours
  • 5 activities
  • Content released on Apr. 12, 2023
  • Completion required by Apr. 12, 2026
  • This bundle offers CE for pharmacists only

Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Core + Continuous Glucose Monitoring 
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Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Core + Continuous Glucose Monitoring Microcredential

The Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Core covers essential information including:

  • Getting Started: Planning and Analysis
  • Workflow Development
  • Physical Assessment
  • Reimbursement and Quality Improvement

Complete the core curriculum and move on to the Continuous Glucose Monitoring Microcredential.

The Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Microcredentialcovers:

  • Overview of CGM devices currently available
  • Selecting the best CGM device based on patient need
  • Interpreting CGM data to guide diabetes treatment decisions
  • Overcoming barriers to CGM implementation

Upon completion of the curriculum, participants should be proficient in establishing pharmacist-initiated services and performing the diagnostic services associated with continuous glucose monitoring. Pass the microcredential final exam to earn the microcredential.

Bundle details:

  • 8.5 contact hours
  • 5 activities
  • Content released on Apr. 12, 2023
  • Completion required by Apr. 12, 2026
  • This bundle offers CE for pharmacists only

Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy + HIV Pre-and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Microcredential 
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Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Core + HIV Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Microcredential Bundle

The Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Core covers essential information including:

  • Getting Started: Planning and Analysis
  • Workflow Development
  • Physical Assessment
  • Reimbursement and Quality Improvement

Complete the core curriculum and move on to the HIV Pre- and Post- Exposure Prophylaxis Microcredential.

The HIV Pre- and Post- Exposure Prophylaxis Microcredential covers:

  • Relevant disease state information
  • Testing considerations
  • Treatment options

Upon completion of the curriculum, participants should be proficient in establishing pharmacist-initiated services and performing the diagnostic services associated with HIV pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis. Pass the microcredential final exam to earn the microcredential.

Bundle details:

  • 9.75 contact hours
  • 5 activities
  • Content released on Apr. 12, 2023
  • Completion required by Apr. 12, 2026
  • This bundle offers CE for pharmacists only

 

 

Microcredential Add-On Options

What are Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy Microcredentials Add-ons?
A microcredential is a topic-specific add-on available for a supplemental fee when you purchase a bundle. You must purchase a bundle before you can purchase additional microcredentials.

Ambulatory Respiratory Infections Microcredential Add-On 
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Microcredential - Ambulatory Respiratory Infections

The Ambulatory Respiratory Microcredential covers relevant disease states, including:

  • Streptococcal pharyngitis
  • Influenza
  • COVID-19
  • Mpox
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship in an outpatient setting

Upon completion of the curriculum, participants should be proficient in establishing pharmacist-initiated services and performing the diagnostic services associated with ambulatory respiratory infections. Pass the microcredential final exam to earn the microcredential.

Microcredential details:

  • You must purchase a bundle before you can purchase additional microcredentials
  • 2 contact hours
  • Content released on Apr. 12, 2023
  • Completion required by Apr. 12, 2026
  • CE for pharmacists only

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Microcredential Add-On 
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Microcredential - Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

The Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Microcredential covers:

  • Overview of CGM devices currently available
  • Selecting the best CGM device based on patient need
  • Interpreting CGM data to guide diabetes treatment decisions
  • Overcoming barriers to CGM implementation

Upon completion of the curriculum, participants should be proficient in establishing pharmacist-initiated services and performing the diagnostic services associated with continuous glucose monitoring. Pass the microcredential final exam to earn the microcredential.

Microcredential details:

  • You must purchase a bundle before you can purchase additional microcredentials
  • 2.5 contact hours
  • Content released on Apr. 12, 2023
  • Completion required by Apr. 12, 2026
  • CE for pharmacists only

HIV Pre- & Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Microcredential Add-On 
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Microcredential - HIV Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

The HIV Pre- and Post- Exposure Prophylaxis Microcredential covers:

  • Relevant disease state information
  • Testing considerations
  • Treatment options

Upon completion of the curriculum, participants should be proficient in establishing pharmacist-initiated services and performing the diagnostic services associated with HIV pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis. Pass the microcredential final exam to earn the microcredential.

Microcredential details:

  • You must purchase a bundle before you can purchase additional microcredentials
  • 3.75 contact hours
  • Content released on Apr. 12, 2023
  • Completion required by Apr. 12, 2026
  • CE for pharmacists only