Recertification assures the public and the profession that CCGP-certified pharmacists undergo periodic evaluation to verify that their knowledge and skills are maintained at a level comparable to those being newly certified. CCGP requires all Certified Geriatric Pharmacists to recertify every five (5) years. To be recertified, an individual must be currently licensed to practice pharmacy and successfully complete ONE of two methods: (1) achieving a passing score on a multiple-choice 150-question examination administered by CCGP, or (2) earning 75 continuing education hours through the newly approved Professional Development Program for CGP Recertification.

CCGP has designated the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) as the exclusive provider of the Professional Development Program for CGP Recertification. The program was implemented in July 2003.

Under the Professional Development Program for CGP Recertification, candidates must successfully complete 75 hours of -approved continuing education provided by ASCP over a five-year period. ASCP utilizes its award-winning website, GeriatricPharmacyReview.com, and live workshops held in conjunction with ASCP national meetings for delivery of the education programs. With respect to earning these 75 hours, candidates must attend two live workshops during their five year certification period – one Clinical Update for the Senior Care Pharmacist; and, one Geriatric Assessment for the Senior Care Pharmacist. The remaining hours may be earned by completing Stages I through III of the on-line Professional Development Program.

In order to participate in recertification through the Professional Development Program, candidates must complete a CCGP Application for Recertification and must register with ASCP’s www.geriatricpharmacyreview.com website. It is important to stress that candidates should purchase the on-line courses by Stages.  In doing so, the candidate will be given six months to complete each Stage.

Click here for an FAQ sheet that answers many of the questions that candidates have asked about the Professional Development Program for CGP Recertification.