Important: Completion of the requirements described here does not guarantee certification. All applications are reviewed by the Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB) in accordance with published policies and the CSP Candidate Handbook.
Individuals seeking certification are expected to satisfy the eligibility criteria outlined in the CSP Candidate Handbook. SPCB reviews each application in accordance with established policy, and meeting the criteria does not guarantee approval. Each eligibility requirement has been established to ensure that certified individuals have an acceptable level of knowledge, as evidenced by the examination and education requirements, and skill, as evidenced by the experience requirement, needed to provide speciality pharmacy services at an intermediate level. Candidates who are approved by SPCB and satisfy all eligibility requirements may be awarded the CSP credential.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Licensure: Active pharmacist license in good standing, with no current restrictions or pending actions, in the United States or Canada.
- Continuing Education (CE): Completion of 30 hours of Specialty Pharmacy continuing education in the previous two (2) years.
- Experience: 3,000 hours of Specialty Pharmacy practice in the previous four (4) years.
- Background, Code of Conduct and Application Accuracy Attestation: Applicants must attest to comply with the SPCB Code of Conduct and report any previous history of felony records or State/Provincial Board suspensions. Any conviction or State Board suspension must be reported to SPCB within 15 days. Applicants and certificants must abide to practice specialty pharmacy in a manner consist with the certification standards and responsibilities set forth in the SPCB’s Code of Conduct.
- Examination: Passing score on the CSP examination.
For complete eligibility details, documentation requirements, application process, exceptions, and appeal rights, please review the Handbook.
