Essential Elements of Specialty Pharmacy Practice Course (formerly CSP Exam Prep Course)
Specialty pharmacy is the fastest growing segment of pharmacy practice today and will continue for the foreseeable future. Specialty pharmacy impacts only a small percent of the population; however, the diseases and drug therapies are very complex and require a higher level of knowledge compared to more traditional diseases and drug therapies.
Developed by CSP-credentialed clinical pharmacists, this comprehensive one-day course is designed for learners at any level: from professionals exploring a career in specialty pharmacy, to practicing specialty pharmacists seeking a review of the latest treatment guidelines and evidence-based practices, to those preparing for the specialty pharmacist credentialing exam. Key topics include inflammatory diseases, hepatitis, oncology and hematology, multiple sclerosis, neurology, pulmonary diseases, cystic fibrosis, operations, and more. The course also offers supplemental learning resources and tools.
The Essential Elements of Specialty Pharmacy Practice Course is updated every year at the inSPire Conference to provide the most current content. Learners have the option to attend the live, in-person course (offers live CE credit) at the inSPire Conference or to take the self-paced course offering home study CE credit that is released after the live event. The 2025 online course is NOW available. For more information and to start learning, please click here.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The target audience for this activity includes pharmacists. At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Review the pharmacotherapy of specialty oncology medications.
- Review the pharmacotherapy of the specialty medications used for hemophilia and immune deficiency disorders.
- Review the pharmacotherapy of medications used in the treatment of solid organ transplantation.
- Discuss the pharmacotherapy of the specialty medications used to treat HIV, Hepatitis C and Cystic Fibrosis.
- Review the pharmacotherapy of the specialty medications used to treat Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological disorders.
- Discuss the pharmacotherapy of the specialty medications used to treat Growth Hormone Deficiency and RSV.
- List the fundamental steps of the patient intake, reimbursement, fulfillment and outcomes process for specialty patients.
- Outline the medication management processes for the specialty pharmacy.
- Discuss the pharmacotherapy of the specialty medications used to treat inflammatory diseases (including gastrointestinal, dermatological and rheumatological disorders).
- Describe specialty medications used in the treatment of Osteoporosis.
COST
The CSP Prep Course is available online in the NASP Education Center at a discounted rate of $165 for NASP members and $350 for non-members. Prices are subject to change.
If you are part of a NASP corporate membership, please reach out to your benefits coordinator for your company specific discount coupon code.
Disclaimer: The Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB) develops and oversees certification programs for specialty pharmacists and licensed pharmacists who work in a capacity related to specialty pharmacy and meet the eligibility requirements in the candidate handbook, implements policies and procedures for these certification programs, and oversees the development of the certification examination(s). The SPCB retains autonomy over all certification program policies and decisions. It is important to note that as the CSP’s governing board, the SPCB does not accredit, approve, endorse, or recommend any education or training programs and/or products designed or intended to prepare candidates for certification. SPCB has no involvement in the development or delivery of such programs or products.