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NIPCO Educational Programs


The National Institute for Pharmacist Care Outcomes (NIPCO) is a leader in educating community pharmacists how to develop new market niches in disease management.

To facilitate pharmacist expansion into disease management, the Institute has developed a comprehensive curriculum of certificate programs in the management of specific conditions, such as diabetes, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arthritis and pain care, obesity, infectious disease, nutrition and weight management, and others.

Download the 2007 NIPCO-Accredited Certificate Programs Schedule PDF (20k).

The following educational programs contain complete clinical information in addition to extensive implementation advice and marketing and billing strategies.


Building a Complementary and Alternative Medicine Niche: A Focus on Herbal and Nutritional Supplements

This online course includes a review of 20 to 25 ingredients that include top herbal and nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and their role in improving patient health and increasing sales opportunities in this high-margin product category.

Community Aging, Assisted Living, and Long Term Care Certificate Program

This course focuses on how to implement or expand community aging, assisted living and long-term care (CAALLTC) services in a community pharmacy.

Osteoporosis Care Certificate Program

Osteoporosis-related fractures result in significant morbidity, mortality, and medical expense and cause pain, deformity, and disability.

Therapeutic Foot Care Certificate Program (Pharmacists & Staff Only)

This certificate program will provide the participant with extensive education and training to fit therapeutic shoes.

Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Course (HME Dealers & Staff Only)

This certificate program will provide the participant with extensive education and training to fit therapeutic shoes.


 

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