The Application for Certification or Recertification fee is $600 (USD). Fees may be paid by check, money order, or credit card. CCGP does not offer group discounts on the Application fees.

Application fees are non-refundable. Exceptions to this policy will be determined by the executive committee and appeals will be considered only on the basis of documented hardships.

Candidates must submit the appropriate fee with the application form. Returned checks and/or declined credit card transactions will be subject to a $25 (USD) handling fee. You must send a certified check or money order for the amount due, including the NSF fee, to CCGP to cover returned check and/or declined credit card transactions.

The certification period is five years.

To be eligible for the Certification Examination in Geriatric Pharmacy, applicants must currently be a licensed pharmacist and must have a minimum of two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist. There are no continuing education requirements for certification.

Recertification is by examination or by successful completion of the Professional Development Program for CGP Recertification. Under the Professional Development Program for Recertification, candidates must successfully complete 75 hours of American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) approved continuing education programs sponsored by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. ASCP will use its award-winning website, www.GeriatricPharmacyReview.com and live workshops for delivery of the education programs.

Certified Geriatric Pharmacist will also be required to pay a Certification Fee of $250 in order to maintain their 5 year certification. This fee supports the operations of CCGP and will provide benefits such as a quarterly newsletter, a published directory of certificants, and the right to vote on, and participate in, leadership positions.

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