Certified Remote Monitoring Pharmacist (CRMP)

CRMP (RPM-001) Exam Objectives

This exam certifies that the candidate has the specialized clinical, technical, and administrative knowledge to provide high-quality, proactive patient care using remote monitoring technologies.

Domain 1: Patient Assessment and Technology Onboarding (30%)

• Patient Identification and Enrollment: Identify appropriate candidates for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) or Chronic Care Management (CCM) based on qualifying diagnoses and program criteria.
• Technology Selection: Select appropriate FDA-cleared RPM devices (e.g., blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, glucometer, weight scale) based on a patient's clinical needs.
• Patient Onboarding and Education: Develop a process for educating patients on the use of their specific monitoring devices, data transmission, and the goals of the remote monitoring program.

Domain 2: Remote Data Interpretation and Clinical Intervention (40%)

• Data Triage and Analysis: Analyze incoming streams of patient-generated health data to identify trends, outliers, and clinically significant alerts that require intervention.
• Protocol-Driven Interventions: Given a patient scenario with out-of-range biometric data, apply a collaborative practice agreement or clinical protocol to make an appropriate intervention.
• Pharmacotherapy Optimization: Use remote monitoring data to guide evidence-based medication adjustments, such as titrating antihypertensives, heart failure medications, or insulin.
• Patient Coaching: Provide virtual coaching to patients on lifestyle modifications and medication adherence in response to their monitored data.

Domain 3: Billing, Compliance, and Workflow Management (20%)

• Billing and Coding: Differentiate between and apply the appropriate CPT codes for RPM and CCM services, including requirements for device setup, data transmission, and time-based activities.
• Documentation Requirements: Ensure all patient interactions, interventions, and time spent are documented accurately to meet billing and compliance standards.
• Workflow Design: Develop an efficient workflow for a remote monitoring service that covers patient onboarding, daily data review, intervention, and billing processes.

Domain 4: Patient Communication and Care Coordination (10%)

• Virtual Communication: Employ effective and empathetic communication strategies for interacting with patients via phone, secure messaging, and video platforms.
• Interprofessional Collaboration: Communicate clinically significant findings and recommendations concisely to primary care providers and other members of the care team.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to sit for a CPS certification exam, candidates must meet the criteria outlined in one of the two pathways below.

Pathway 1: For U.S. Licensed Pharmacists

This pathway is for pharmacists licensed to practice within the United States, regardless of country of graduation.

• Hold an active and unrestricted pharmacist license in any state or territory of the United States.
• Meet educational requirements by being a graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy or holding a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee® (FPGEC) Certificate.
• Fulfill the specialty experience requirement as outlined below.

Pathway 2: For International Pharmacists (Non-U.S. Licensed)

This pathway is for pharmacists who practice outside of the United States.

• Hold an active and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in their country of practice. A certified English translation of the license must be provided if the original is not in English.
• Hold a professional degree in pharmacy equivalent to a U.S. pharmacy degree, such as a Bachelor’s degree (BPharm), Master’s degree in Pharmacy Practice (MPharm), or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD).
• Fulfill the specialty experience requirement as outlined below.

Specialty Experience Requirement (for all pathways)

To ensure candidates have foundational knowledge in the specialty, one of the following criteria must be met:

• Standard Pathway:
  Completion of at least one year of professional experience in a practice setting directly related to the certification area.
• Certificate Pathway:
  The one-year specialty experience requirement is waived for candidates who hold an active certificate of completion from a nationally recognized provider in a related subject matter. This includes, but is not limited to, the completion of a relevant PGY residency, fellowship, certificate/training program, or a relevant graduate degree (e.g., a Master's degree in the specialty field). Recognized providers of certificate programs include, but are not limited to:
  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
  • American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
  • American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
  • American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)

Career Path for CRMP Professionals

The CRMP certification is designed for pharmacists in ambulatory care, health systems, and managed care who are leveraging technology to manage chronic diseases. This credential is key for roles that focus on population health and value-based care.

Target Candidates

• Ambulatory care and primary care pharmacists.
• Managed care pharmacists developing population health initiatives.
• Telehealth and clinical informatics pharmacists.
• Pharmacists working for remote monitoring or chronic care management companies.

Primary Job Roles:

• Remote Monitoring / CCM Pharmacist
• Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
• Population Health Pharmacist
• Telehealth Clinical Coordinator
• Managed Care Pharmacist

Career Advancement:

A CRMP is well-positioned to lead and expand virtual care services. They can advance to become a Manager or Director of Population Health, a Telehealth Program Director, or a strategic leader within an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) or health plan focused on improving chronic disease metrics.

Study Resources

Prepare for your CRMP exam with resources designed for this technology-enabled clinical practice.