Senior Care Pharmacists

Certification or Licensing

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties offers voluntary certification to pharmacists who serve geriatric populations. To become certified, pharmacists must currently be a licensed pharmacist, have a minimum of two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, and pass a written exam that focuses on geriatric pharmacy practice. Those who pass receive the designation of certified geriatric pharmacist. While this is a voluntary certification, professionals in the field highly recommend obtaining it as a demonstration of your specialized skills and knowledge. The Board of Pharmacy Specialties also provides certification.

All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories require practicing pharmacists to be licensed. To become licensed, candidates must have graduated from an accredited pharmacy program, completed an internship under a licensed pharmacist, and passed their state's board examination.