Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate Training

Catalog description

This course will develop competency in being able to delivery Medication Therapy Management by an active learning seminar in which students practice a variety of communication techniques to elicit a patient?s medication experience and identify medication related problems using cases based on the real life experiences of MTM providers. Students will gain experience interviewing patient, identifying and prioritizing medication related problems, developing and implementing interventions, and documenting activities. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to explore various business models and billing strategies and discuss plans for implementation. Additional pre-seminar self study modules, case studies hands-on patient interviews, and assessment practice sessions, students will obtain the clinical knowledge and skills needed to establish medication therapy management services. Completion of case work pre- and post-seminar is required to receive an APHA Certificate of Achievement. APHA MTM Certification is a national certificate which is recognized across the country to recognize pharmacist?s competency in performing Medication Therapy Management, and is a requirement in various states for a pharmacist to participate in some collaborative practice agreements.