Pharmacy-Based Test and Treat Program
Pharmacy-Based Test and Treat Program is organized by University of Florida College of Pharmacy.
UAN Release Date: 02/15/2022
UAN Expiration Date: 02/15/2025
Description:
The Pharmacy-based Test and Treat certificate training program is a practice-based curriculum based on national educational standards that prepares pharmacists to provide point-of-care testing (POCT) and diagnostic services for minor, nonchronic health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment or self-care. Learners gain experience in identifying opportunities to expand patient-centered services across pharmacy settings with POCT, describing and performing appropriate physical assessments, and applying this information to patient cases. Newly added for the 2023 sessions is a complimentary module on the treatment of COVID-19 with Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) to supplement your test and treat training!
This program meets the requirements outlined in Section 465.1895, Florida Statutes related to testing or screening for and treatment of minor, nonchronic health conditions. This section states that a pharmacist may test or screen for and treat minor, nonchronic health conditions within the framework of an established written protocol with a supervising physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459. For purposes of this section, a minor, nonchronic health condition is typically a short-term condition that is generally managed with minimal treatment or self-care.
Pharmacists will gain the skills necessary to perform physical assessments and identify appropriate testing and diagnostic procedures to treat the following health conditions:
• Infectious diseases including influenza and streptococcus
• Skin conditions and fungal infections including mild acne, vaginal candidiasis, and tinea infections
• Minor, uncomplicated viral and bacterial infections including urinary tract infection, allergic rhinitis, and herpes zoster