About the Office of Continuing Professional Education

Howard University College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Professional Education

The Howard University College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Professional Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a CE Provider of Continuing Education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The Office has been an accredited provider since 1995 and accredits numerous programs each year on various topics of relevance on the local, regional, and national levels of healthcare.

To assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in meeting their licensure requirements while advancing their practice, Howard University College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Professional Education has accredited and/or partnered with various organizations, companies and associations including but not limited to: 

- Washington, D.C. Pharmacy Association (WDCPhA) 

- Howard University College of Pharmacy Alumni Association

- Clinical Pharmacy Associates (CPA) 

- Ghanaian Pharmacists Association (GPhA) 

- Ethiopian Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in Diaspora (EPPAD) 

- Mid-Atlantic Aids Education and Training Center (MAAETC), and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCPP)

Mission: 

The Howard University College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Professional Education is dedicated to advancing the growth and excellence of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other pharmacy professionals across diverse practice environments. Our primary focus lies in crafting educational initiatives that delve into contemporary trends in drug therapy management, placing special emphasis on areas mandated by the Washington, D.C. pharmacy licensure criteria. Additionally, we are committed to enhancing the skills and knowledge required for effectively managing diseases within various population groups. 

Goal: 

The goal of the Howard University College of Pharmacy Continuing Professional Education Program is to achieve the mission statement of the Howard University College of Pharmacy CPE programs will be to: 

• Impact pharmacy practice in a variety of practice settings 
• Impact coverage of training areas emphasized by the Washington, D.C. pharmacy licensure requirements
• Have an impact on pharmacy practice in a variety of specific disease populations