BCCCP Practice Test

Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist Mock Exam

📝 Quiz Guide:

  • Questions: 30 Clinical & Biostats Questions.
  • Time Limit: 45 Minutes.
  • Passing Score: 70% (21 correct answers).
  • Content: Therapeutics, EBM, Safety, & Systems.
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BCCCP Exam Guide & Details

Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BPS)

What is the BCCCP? The BCCCP credential validates advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in ICU-level pharmacotherapy, management of critically ill adults, emergency response, and interprofessional critical care practice.

1. BCCCP Exam Format

Total Questions175 (150 scored + 25 unscored pretest)
Duration4 Hours
ModeComputer-based at Pearson VUE
Exam WindowsSpring & Fall
ScoringScaled 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)

  • PharmD Degree
  • Completion of PGY-1 Residency AND
  • PGY-2 Critical Care Residency (ASHP-accredited)

Pathway B (Experience)

  • PharmD or BPharm degree
  • 4 Years of post-licensure practice experience with at least 50% of time spent in critical care activities (ICU, ED, Trauma, etc.).

3. BCCCP Content Outline (Syllabus)

Domain 1: Clinical Patient Care (55–65%)

This is the largest domain. You must master pathophysiology, guidelines, and pharmacotherapy for:

A. Cardiovascular
  • Shock (Septic, Cardiogenic)
  • Arrhythmias, ACS, HF
  • Vasoactive agents (Pressors)
  • MCS (ECMO, Impella)
B. Pulmonary
  • ARDS, Mechanical Vent
  • VAP prevention
  • PE, Asthma/COPD exacerbation
C. Neurology
  • Stroke, SAH, TBI
  • Seizures/Status Epilepticus
  • ICP management
D. Infectious Disease
  • Sepsis & Septic Shock
  • Meningitis, HAP/VAP
  • PK/PD Optimization
E. Endocrine/Metabolic
  • DKA, HHS, Thyroid Storm
  • Electrolytes (Na, K, Ca, Mg)
  • Glycemic control
F. Gastrointestinal
  • GI Bleed, Pancreatitis
  • Hepatic Failure
  • Nutrition (TPN/Enteral)
G. Renal
  • AKI, CRRT Management
  • Renal dosing adjustments
  • Electrolyte disturbances
H. Hematology
  • DIC, VTE prophylaxis
  • Anticoagulation reversal
  • Transfusion strategies
I. Oncologic Emergencies
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome
  • Neutropenic Fever
  • Hypercalcemia
J. Toxicology
  • Overdose management
  • Antidotes (Opioid, APAP)
K. Pain, Agitation, Delirium
  • Sedation (RASS)
  • Delirium (CAM-ICU)
  • NMBAs (Paralytics)
L. Special Populations
  • Obesity, Pregnancy
  • Geriatrics, Trauma/Burns

Domain 2: Practice Management (15–25%)

  • Protocols: Sepsis bundles, Sedation bundles.
  • Safety: Medication safety systems, Hazardous drug handling.
  • Operations: Antimicrobial stewardship, Workflow optimization.

Domain 3: Evidence-Based Medicine (10–20%)

  • Literature: Critical appraisal, Landmark trials (VASST, PROWESS, etc.).
  • Stats: Biostatistics (RR, OR, CI, p-values).
  • Design: Study methodology and GRADE system.

Domain 4: Systems & Public Health (5–10%)

  • Disaster preparedness (Mass casualty)
  • Transitions of care (ICU to floor)
  • Public health response

4. Top High-Yield Topics

Expect a significant number of questions from these critical areas:

  • Sepsis & Septic Shock
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Vasopressors & Inotropes
  • PADIS Guidelines (Pain/Agitation/Delirium)
  • Renal Replacement (CRRT)
  • Stroke / tPA Protocol
  • ACLS Algorithms
  • Toxicology Antidotes

5. Exam Fees

Application Fee$100
Exam Fee$600
Renewal$400 (every 7 years) + CE