About the Office of Continuing Professional Education

 Why Choose Howard CPE?

• District of Columbia's only university-based ACPE-accredited CPE provider.
• One of only two institutions nationwide awarded ACPE’s Accreditation with Commendation, and one of only ten providers nationally to currently hold this prestigious distinction.
• The first HBCU in the United States to receive ACPE CPE Accreditation with Commendation. 

CPE Programs Provide

• Provide high-quality continuing education (CE) programs both free and fee-based on emerging and clinically relevant topics for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist colleges, universities, healthcare organizations, and professional associations in planning, developing, and obtaining ACPE accreditation for continuing pharmacy education (CPE) activities.
• Offer consultation on CE program design, including assessment, learning objectives, educational planning, accreditation compliance, outcomes assessment, and activity evaluation.
• Support enduring (online) and live educational activities that promote lifelong learning and improve patient care.

OUR MISSION
The mission of the HUCOP Office of CPE is to promote excellence in patient care and pharmacy practice by providing lifelong learning opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional growth of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other health care providers. We are committed to fostering interprofessional collaboration, addressing health disparities, and advancing public health through education. 

OUR GOALS
To serve as an accessible and reliable source of in-depth continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Our programs are designed to support professional competency, address current and emerging challenges in pharmacy practice, and promote leadership in delivering patient-centered care.