Pharmacotherapy Specialist Preparatory Course (BCPS)

Introduction

Take This Course

The Pharmacotherapy Examination Preparatory Course is designed to equip practicing pharmacists with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) examination for Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification. The BCPS is a prestigious American board certification, recognized internationally, that validates advanced clinical expertise and professional competence in pharmacotherapy.

Delivered over 40 learning hours (3 instructional days per week), the course provides comprehensive coverage of all major pharmacotherapy domains tested on the BCPS examination. The curriculum includes pre- and post-mock examinations that allow learners to evaluate their understanding of the presented concepts while strengthening exam readiness, clinical reasoning, and test-taking skills.

In addition to BCPS preparation, this course is also highly beneficial for pharmacists applying for the Saudi Board in Pharmacy. The content aligns closely with the clinical knowledge base, therapeutic decision-making, and evidence-based practice standards required for the Saudi Board, making it a strong foundational and revision resource for candidates pursuing either certification pathway.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply evidence-based pharmacotherapy guidelines and current clinical trial data to develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans across major disease states.
Demonstrate advanced clinical decision-making skills in managing complex patients with multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and organ dysfunction.
Integrate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles to optimize drug selection, dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring in routine and high-risk clinical scenarios.
Interpret clinical and laboratory data accurately to assess treatment efficacy, safety, and the need for therapy modification.
Synthesize pharmacotherapy knowledge across body systems to manage overlapping and interacting disease states using a comprehensive, systems-based approach.
Analyze and respond effectively to board-style clinical case questions, demonstrating higher-order reasoning, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Align clinical practice with international professional standards, including guideline-directed therapy and evidence-based best practices relevant to BCPS and the Saudi Board in Pharmacy.
Demonstrate exam readiness and confidence through performance in mock examinations that mirror the structure, complexity, and cognitive demands of board certification assessments.

Main theme

Targeted pharmacotherapy mastery and exam readiness for BCPS and Saudi Board pharmacy certification.
The course Language is English

Speaker

Dr. Nada Alkhani, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, Critical Care at KFMC
KFMC
Clinical Pharmacy

Dr. Esraa S. Altawil

Consultant Clinical Pharmacist Specialized in Critical Care & Nutrition Support at King Saud University Medical City.
kkuh
Pharmacy

Hibah Al Ruwaisan

King Faisal Specialist Hospital
Pharmacy

Dr. Ashjan Alghanem, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS

Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC).
Ministry of national Guard health affairs
Pharmacy

Dr. Abdullah Harithy

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy. , Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist.
king abdulaziz medical city - jeddah
Pharmacy

Dr. Turkiah K. Alkhaldi, PharmD, SDC-PhP, BCPS, BCCCP

Critical Care Specialist-Clinical Pharmacist
Pharmacy

Dr. Asma Malwi Alshahrani, BSc, MSc, BCCP, SBCCP

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia
Pharmacy

Alaa saeed mutlaq

Pharmacy

Dr. Lean Ghonem, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

Infectious diseases clinical pharmacy specialist
Pharmacy