HIV Pharmacist™
HIV Pharmacists specialize in managing the care of patients with or at risk of acquiring HIV in a retail or clinical setting. To earn this credential, providers must hold a valid pharmacist license, complete 45 hours of HIV-related continuing education and earn a passing score on the HIV Credentialing Exam every three years.
Earning Criteria
Required
Licensed pharmacist
Provide direct involvement in the HIV care of at least 25 people with HIV within the 36 months preceding the date of application in one of the following ways:
Direct clinical client services, consultation or case review in an inpatient or outpatient clinic or hospital
Direct client services, consultation or case review in a retail environment
Direct, ongoing consultative or research-related interaction with one or more practicing frontline providers who maintain direct patient contact
Complete a minimum of 45 credits or activity hours of HIV and/or HCV-related continuing education within the 36 months preceding the date of application.
Earn a passing score on the Academy's HIV Credentialing Exam.