Community Pharmacists
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
NCPA represents the pharmacist owners, managers, and employees of nearly 25,000 independent community pharmacies across the United States.
National Institute For Pharmacist Care Outcomes (NIPCO)
NIPCO is the national accrediting organization for pharmacist care education and training programs leading to the pharmacist care Diplomate credential and a leading authority in helping community pharmacists develop new market niches in disease management and wellness.
NIPCO Product Guide (pdf, 18 pages)
Describes NIPCO services, publications, billing tools, and continuing education certificate programs both "home study" and "live."
To facilitate pharmacist expansion into disease management, the Institute has developed a comprehensive curriculum of certificate programs in the management of specific conditions.
These programs contain complete clinical information in addition to extensive implementation advice and marketing and billing strategies.
- Arthritis and Pain Care Certificate Program
- Building a Biotechnology Specialty Products Business
- Cardiovascular Care Certificate Program
- Diabetes Care Certificate Program
- Immunization Skills Certificate Program
- Lipid Management Certificate Program
- Men's Healthcare Certificate Program
- Mental Healthcare Certificate Program
- Nutrition and Weight Management Certificate Program
- Osteoporosis Care Certificate Program
- Respiratory Care Certificate Program
- Therapeutic Footcare Certificate Program
