The Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner Certificate Program is a fully online, self-paced program developed by CPhA in partnership with the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (USC Mann). The program is designed to equip pharmacists with the clinical knowledge and skills needed to practice at the APh level and meet the Standard of Care requirements established under AB 1503 (effective January 1, 2026).
Program Structure
- 19 hours of self-study modules (online, on-demand)
- Comprehensive final examination (~3 hours)
- No live training required
- Total: approximately 22 hours
Self-Study Modules
Complete all modules before taking the comprehensive final examination.
| # | Module Title |
CE Hours |
| 1* | Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner: Expanding Scope and Skills | 1.5 |
| 2 | Dyslipidemia Management for Pharmacists: Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment | 1.5 |
| 3 | Implementing Comprehensive Medication Management: A Stepwise Approach for Pharmacists | 1.0 |
| 4 | Applying Motivational Interviewing in Clinical Pharmacy Practice | 0.5 |
| 5 | Collaborative Practice in Pharmacy: Agreements, Protocols, and Expanding Roles | 1.0 |
| 6 | Primary Hypertension Management for Clinical Pharmacists: Assessment, Treatment, and Documentation | 1.0 |
| 7 | Systematic Patient Referral and Management for Advanced Pharmacist Practitioners | 1.0 |
| 8 | Documentation Essentials: Clinical Documentation and Billing in Pharmacy Practice | 1.0 |
| 9 | Standardizing Patient Care: The Pharmacist Patient Care Process (PPCP) | 1.0 |
| 10 | Diabetes Management for Pharmacists | 4.0 |
| 11 | Clinical Management of Metabolic Syndrome for Pharmacists (Diabetes, HTN, Dyslipidemia, Obesity) | 2.0 |
| 12 | Physical Assessment Fundamentals for Pharmacists | 1.0 |
| 13 | Quality Improvement in Pharmacy Practice: Leading Change for Better Patient Outcomes | 1.0 |
Total self-study hours: 19.0 | Comprehensive final exam: ~3.0 hours | Total program: ~22 hours
Comprehensive Final Examination
After completing all self-study modules, participants must pass the comprehensive final examination with a score of 70% or better to receive their Certificate of Achievement. The exam takes approximately 3 hours.
Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
The California Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Activity Type: Practice-based | Target Audience: Pharmacists in all practice settings
UAN: 0113-0000-26-011-H01-P