The certification period is five years. Fees for recertification include an Application Fee of $600 (USD). Certified Geriatric Pharmacists will also be required to pay a Certification Fee of $250 (USD) in order to maintain their 5 year certification.

Fees may be paid by check or money order made payable to CCGP, or by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). Application fees are non-refundable. Exceptions to this policy will be determined by the executive committee and appeals will be considered only on the basis of documented hardships.

Candidates must submit the appropriate fee with the application form. Returned checks and/or declined credit card transactions will be subject to a $25 (USD) handling fee. You must send a certified check or money order for the amount due, including the NSF fee, to CCGP to cover returned check and/or declined credit card transactions.

The Application Fee supports the administration of the recertification examination and CCGP’s role in administering the Professional Development Program.The Certification Fee fee supports the operations of CCGP and will provide benefits such as a quarterly newsletter, a published directory of certificants, and the right to vote on, and participate in, leadership positions.

To be eligible for initial Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy, applicants must currently be a licensed pharmacist and must have a minimum of two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist. There are no continuing education requirements for initial certification.

Initial certification is achieved by undertaking and successfully passing the Certification Examination in Geriatric Pharmacy.

To be eligible for recertification, a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist must be “in good standing” with the CCGP, possess a valid license and must be current in payment of CCGP Fees.

Recertification is achieved by examination or by successful completion of the Professional Development Program for CGP Recertification. Under the Professional Development Program for CGP Recertification, candidates must successfully complete 75 hours of approved continuing education over a five-year period. Candidates may complete their continuing education hours at their own pace. However they must be earned prior to the expiration date of their certification period. CCGP has formed a relationship with ASCP to utilize its award-winning website, www.GeriatricPharmacyReview.com, and live workshops held in conjunction with ASCP national meetings for delivery of the education programs.

For more information on recertification through the Professional Development Program, please review “Recertification General Information.”

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