BCACP Practice Test
Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Mock Exam
📝 Quiz Guide:
- Questions: 30 Multiple Choice Questions.
- Time Limit: 45 Minutes.
- Passing Score: 70% (21 correct answers).
- Content: Clinical Therapeutics, MTM, Practice Management.
- PDF: Download the full Q&A PDF after completing the quiz.
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Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BPS)
What is the BCACP? The BCACP credential demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in ambulatory care, chronic disease management, direct patient care, and medication optimization. It is administered by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS).
1. BCACP Exam Format
| Total Questions | 175 (150 scored + 25 unscored pretest) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Mode | Computer-based at Pearson VUE |
| Exam Windows | Twice per year (Spring & Fall) |
| Scoring | Scaled 200–800 (Passing Score ~500) |
2. Eligibility Requirements
To sit for the exam, you must have a current, unrestricted pharmacist license and meet ONE of the following pathways:
Pathway A (Residency)
- ACPE-accredited PharmD
- PGY1 Residency (ASHP-accredited)
- Note: If PGY1 was not ambulatory-focused, additional experience may be required.
Pathway B (Experience)
- PharmD or BPharm degree
- 4 Years of practice experience with at least 50% of time spent in ambulatory care activities (direct patient care).
3. BCACP Content Outline (Syllabus)
Domain 1: Patient Care & Clinical Knowledge (55–65%)
This is the largest domain. You must master pathophysiology, guidelines, and pharmacotherapy for:
Cardiovascular
- HTN, Heart Failure, AFib
- Dyslipidemia, CAD, PAD
- Stroke/TIA, Anticoagulation
Endocrine
- Diabetes (T1 & T2)
- Thyroid, Adrenal, Pituitary
- Obesity management
Respiratory
- Asthma
- COPD
Infectious Disease
- Outpatient CAP, UTI, SSTIs
- Otitis Media, Pharyngitis
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Neuro/Psych
- Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar
- ADHD, Migraine, Seizures
Musculoskeletal/Pain
- OA, RA, Gout, Osteoporosis
- Chronic Pain, Opioids
Women's/Men's Health
- Contraception, HRT
- Pregnancy/Lactation
- Erectile Dysfunction
Special Populations
- Geriatrics (Beers Criteria)
- Renal (CKD/AKI)
- Liver Disease
Preventive Care
- Immunizations
- Smoking Cessation
- Health Screenings
Domain 2: MTM, Advocacy & Safety (20–30%)
- MTM Services: CMRs, TMRs, Care Plans, Documentation, Billing.
- Medication Safety: Adverse events, Root-cause analysis, High-risk meds, Error reporting.
- Transitions of Care: Med reconciliation (Hospital ↔ Home).
- Patient Education: Health literacy, Cultural competency, Counseling techniques.
Domain 3: Practice Management (10–20%)
- Practice Management: Collaborative Practice Agreements (CPAs), Workflow, Quality metrics.
- Healthcare Systems: Payment models, Billing/Coding, Formularies, Prior Auth.
- Public Health: Chronic disease initiatives, Community outreach.
- Ethics: HIPAA, Scope of practice, Ethical decision making.
4. Critical Guidelines to Master
The BCACP heavily tests your ability to apply current clinical guidelines. Ensure you know the latest updates for:
- ADA: Diabetes Standards
- ACC/AHA: HTN, Lipids, HF, AFib
- GOLD: COPD
- GINA: Asthma
- KDIGO: Renal Disease
- CDC: Immunization Schedules
- IDSA: Outpatient Infections
- ACR: Rheumatoid Arthritis / Gout
- Beers Criteria: Geriatrics
- CHEST: Anticoagulation
5. Fees & Career Benefits
Exam Fees
- Application: $100
- Exam: $600
- Renewal: $400 (every 7 years)
Career Opportunities
- ✅ Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
- ✅ MTM Specialist
- ✅ Primary Care Pharmacist
- ✅ Chronic Disease Manager
- ✅ Increased Salary Potential