Certified Transplant Procurement Pharmacist (CTPP)

CTPP (TPP-001) Exam Objectives

This exam certifies that the candidate has the technical, clinical, and regulatory knowledge to safely and effectively provide pharmaceutical care and manage pharmacy operations using telepharmacy technology.

Domain 1: Telepharmacy Operations and Technology (35%)

• System Management: Describe the components of a telepharmacy system, including audio/video links, remote scanners, and automated dispensing systems.
• Remote Order Verification: Apply a systematic process for verifying prescriptions remotely, including assessing the scanned image, patient profile, and clinical appropriateness.
• Workflow Design: Design a safe and efficient workflow for both a central pharmacist site and a remote technician-staffed site.
• Technology Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve common hardware and software issues that can interrupt telepharmacy services.

Domain 2: Clinical Practice and Patient Care (30%)

• Remote Patient Counseling: Employ effective communication strategies ("webside manner") to provide patient counseling via video or telephone, ensuring patient understanding.
• Clinical Monitoring: Monitor patient profiles remotely for drug interactions, allergies, appropriateness of therapy, and adherence.
• MTM and Clinical Services: Describe how to deliver advanced clinical services, such as Medication Therapy Management (MTM), through a telehealth model.

Domain 3: Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance (25%)

• State and Federal Laws: Describe the varying state board of pharmacy regulations that govern telepharmacy practice, including technician supervision and pharmacist licensure requirements (e.g., multi-state licensure).
• Quality Assurance: Develop a quality assurance program for a telepharmacy service, including medication safety event reporting and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Data Security and HIPAA: Ensure all aspects of the telepharmacy operation are compliant with HIPAA regulations for protecting patient health information.

Domain 4: Communication and Care Coordination (10%)

• Interprofessional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with technicians, prescribers, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care for patients at remote sites.
• Patient Relationship Management: Develop strategies to build rapport and a trusting therapeutic relationship with patients in a virtual environment.

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 CTPP Professionals

The CTPP certification is essential for pharmacists working in innovative practice models that serve remote and underserved communities. It is ideal for professionals in health systems, community pharmacy chains, and specialized telepharmacy companies.

Target Candidates

• Pharmacists in remote order verification or remote dispensing roles.
• Health-system pharmacists involved in telehealth initiatives.
• Pharmacy leaders seeking to expand care to rural or underserved areas.
• Pharmacists working for telepharmacy technology or service providers.

Primary Job Roles:

• Telepharmacist (Community or Hospital)
• Centralized Order Verification Pharmacist
• Director of Telepharmacy Services
• Pharmacy Operations Manager (Remote Services)
• Clinical Telehealth Coordinator

Career Advancement:

A CTPP is well-positioned to lead the expansion of virtual pharmacy services. Career advancement opportunities include managing large-scale telepharmacy networks for a health system or chain, designing virtual care programs, or consulting on the implementation of telepharmacy technology and workflows.

Study Resources

Prepare for your CTPP exam with resources designed for this technology-driven practice model.