To begin your preparation in an informed and organized manner, you should know what to expect from the actual examination in terms of the content.  The content outline will give you a general impression of the examination and can give you specific study direction by revealing the relative importance given to each category on the examination.

• Patient Specific Activities
• Disease Specific Activities
• Population Specific Activities

Population Specific Activities (12%)

A. Research (33%)

1. Conduct drug use evaluations (DUE) and drug use review (DUR)
2. Apply DUE/DUR results to improve the quality of care
3. Evaluate and apply research pertinent to the elderly
4. Interpret and apply geriatric practice guidelines

B. Economics and Access (28%)

1. Develop and implement formulary management/protocols
2. Interpret pharmacoeconomic data
3. Develop and implement practice guidelines
4. Evaluate costs/benefits issues that influence access to medications or therapy for specific patients

C. Health Policy (39%)

1. Communicate with healthcare professionals to improve quality of care
2. Ensure that privacy and confidentiality standards are maintained
3. Optimize the Continuum of Care process