Specialty Pharmacy Certificate
ASHP Specialty Pharmacy Certificate Pathways
Advance your specialty pharmacy expertise with 3 customizable certificate pathways from ASHP.
All pathways must be completed by December 17, 2028.
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Certificate
Best for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who want to cover the basic concepts of specialty pharmacy.
Specialty Pharmacy Certificate Bundles
Best value for pharmacists. 2 Professional Certificates for the price of 1.
Add‑On Specialty Pharmacy Tracks
For pharmacists who want to dive deeper into specialty topics.
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals
Gain essential knowledge of specialty pharmacy practice. The Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Certificate covers core concepts, terminology, workflow, and clinical considerations—ideal for those new to the specialty setting or seeking a solid refresher.
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Certificate (12.5 CE hours)
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals provides essential information including:
- Specialty Pharmacy 101
- Specialty Pharmacy Organizational Models and Program Designs
- Specialty Pharmacy Patient Management
- Introduction to Specialty Pharmacy Medications
- Operations: The Backbone of Specialty Pharmacy
- From Prescription to Patient: A Specialty Medication's Journey
- From Diagnosis to Treatment: The Journey for Patients with Specialty Conditions
- Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation and Certifications
- Outcomes and Value of Specialty Pharmacy
- Common Specialty Pharmacy Service Lines
- For Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Certificate Bundles
Each bundle includes Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Certificate, plus the track of your choice.
Best Value: This option offers the strongest combination of breadth and depth, giving learners foundational training plus focused expertise in a specialty area. Earn two certificates for the price of one.
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals + Advanced Pulmonary Disease States (22.5 CE hours)
Review Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Information ->Pass a comprehensive assessment of the fundamental material and move on to the Advanced Pulmonary Disease States Track.
The Advanced Pulmonary Disease States Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Pulmonary Structure and Inhaled Products Overview
- Severe Asthma and COPD
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals + Fertility Management
Review Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Information ->Pass a comprehensive assessment of the fundamental material and move on to the Hepatitis Track.
The Fertility Management Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Indications for Fertility Treatments
- Fertility Evaluation and Appropriate Treatment Choice
- Medications for Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
Pass the track final exam to earn an ASHP Professional Certificate.
Bundle details:
- 20.75 CE hours
- Content released Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals + Hematologic Disorders
Review Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Information ->Pass a comprehensive assessment of the fundamental material and move on to the Hepatitis Track.
The Hematologic Disorders Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Hemophilia A
- Hemophilia B
- Von Willebrand Disease
- Rare Factor Disorders
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura & Congenital Plasminogen Deficiency
Pass the track final exam to earn an ASHP Professional Certificate.
Bundle details:
- 22.5 CE hours
- Content released on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals + Hepatitis
Review Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Information ->Pass a comprehensive assessment of the fundamental material and move on to the Hepatitis Track.
The Hepatitis Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Hepatitis Overview
- Hepatitis Prevention
- Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Treatments
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Treatments
Pass the track final exam to earn an ASHP Professional Certificate.
Bundle details:
- 22 CE hours
- Content released on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals + HIV
Review Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Information ->Pass a comprehensive assessment of the fundamental material and move on to the Hepatitis Track.
The HIV Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Introduction to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- HIV Treatment Introduction
- HIV Treatment Management
- Drug Interactions
- Opportunistic Infections
- HIV Prevention
- HIV Regimens in Unique Populations
Pass the track final exam to earn an ASHP Professional Certificate.
Bundle details:
- 22.75 CE hours
- Content released on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals + Inflammatory and Neurologic Disease States Track
Review Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Information ->Pass a comprehensive assessment of the fundamental material and move on to the Hepatitis Track.
The Inflammatory & Neurologic Disease States Track provides a deep dive into the following topics:
- Basics of Inflammatory Conditions
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Rheumatology
- Neurology
Pass the track final exam to earn an ASHP Professional Certificate.
Bundle details:
- 22 CE hours
- Content released on Dec, 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals + Oncology and Hematology Disease States Track
Review Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Information ->Pass a comprehensive assessment of the fundamental material and move on to the Hepatitis Track.
The Oncology & Hematology Disease States Track provides a deep dive into the following topics:
- Introduction to Oncology Care
- Breast Cancer
- Dem-oncology, Neuro-oncology, and Colorectal cancer
- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant
- Hepatic & Renal Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Thoracic Cancer
Pass the track final exam to earn an ASHP Professional Certificate.
Bundle details:
- 29.25 CE hours
- Content released on Dec, 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Certificate Tracks
After purchasing the Specialty Pharmacy Fundamentals Certificate or a Specialty Pharmacy Certificate Bundle, you can expand your learning with additional topic‑specific tracks. Each track provides deeper clinical and operational insights into a specialty area.
Track - Advanced Pulmonary Disease States
The Advanced Pulmonary Disease States Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Pulmonary Structure and Inhaled Products Overview
- Severe Asthma and COPD
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
Track details:
- You must purchase a certificate bundle before you can purchase additional tracks
- 10 CE hours
- Content released on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Track - Fertility Management
The Fertility Management Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Indications for Fertility Treatments
- Fertility Evaluation and Appropriate Treatment Choice
- Medications for Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
Track details:
- You must purchase a certificate bundle before you can purchase additional tracks
- 8.25 CE hours
- Content released on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Track - Hematologic Disorders
The Hematologic Disorders Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Hemophilia A
- Hemophilia B
- Von Willebrand Disease
- Rare Factor Disorders
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura & Congenital Plasminogen Deficiency
Track details:
- You must purchase a certificate bundle before you can purchase additional tracks
- 10 CE hours
- Content released on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Track - Hepatitis
The Hepatitis Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Hepatitis Overview
- Hepatitis Prevention
- Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Treatments
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Treatments
Track details:
- You must purchase a certificate bundle before you can purchase additional tracks
- 9.5 CE hours
- Content released on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Track - HIV
The HIV Track provides a deep dive into skills needed as a specialty pharmacist including:
- Introduction to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- HIV Treatment Introduction
- HIV Treatment Management
- Drug Interactions
- Opportunistic Infections
- HIV Prevention
- HIV Regimens in Unique Populations
Track details:
- You must purchase a certificate bundle before you can purchase additional tracks
- 10.25 CE hours
- Content released on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Track - Inflammatory & Neurologic Disease States
The Inflammatory & Neurologic Disease States Track provides a deep dive into the following topics:
- Basics of Inflammatory Conditions
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Rheumatology
- Neurology
Track details:
- You must purchase a certificate bundle before you can purchase additional tracks
- 9.5 CE hours
- Content releases on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028
Track - Oncology & Hematology Disease States
The Oncology & Hematology Track provides a deep dive into the following topics:
- Introduction to Oncology Care
- Breast Cancer
- Dem-oncology, Neuro-oncology, and Colorectal cancer
- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant
- Hepatic & Renal Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Thoracic Cancer
Track details:
- You must purchase a certificate bundle before you can purchase additional tracks
- 16.75 CE hours
- Content releases on Dec. 17, 2025
- Completion required by Dec. 17, 2028