About the Office of Continuing Professional Education

The Howard University College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Professional Education is committed to advancing lifelong learning for pharmacy professionals across all practice settings. We provide high-quality, accredited continuing education (CE) programs to support the evolving roles of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and students. 

We are proud to be:  

• 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. 

The Howard University College of Pharmacy (HUCOP) is a leader in preparing highly skilled, culturally competent, and socially conscious pharmacy professionals. The Office of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is dedicated to supporting the lifelong learning and career advancement of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians through innovative, high-quality continuing education. 

As an ACPE-accredited provider with Commendation, HUCOP's Office of CPD delivers educational programming that reflects excellence in content, delivery, and learner engagement. Each activity undergoes a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic integrity, relevance, and measurable outcomes. Programs are offered in both virtual and face-to-face formats, designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s pharmacy professionals. 
 

Mission: 
The mission of the HUCOP Office of CPD 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. 
 

Continuing Education Goal: 
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. Howard University, College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Professional Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education with Commendation.