Medication History-Taking & Reconciliation Training Program
| ACPE Numbers: Pending for pharmacists Release Date: January 7, 2026 - available to preorder Expiration Date: January 7, 2029 ACPE Numbers: Various – see below |
Overview
The processes of obtaining comprehensive and accurate medication histories, and reconciling medications across the care continuum, are of critical importance to protecting patients from medication errors. The Medication History-Taking and Reconciliation Training Program is designed to equip pharmacists and student pharmacists to directly participate in, and provide oversight of, these essential clinical pharmacy services.
The curriculum includes the following topics:
- The impact of incomplete and inaccurate medication histories on patient safety;
- sources of information for medication histories;
- interviewing patients to gather “best possible” medication histories;
- recommendations for avoiding common errors and omissions when obtaining medication histories;
- medication adherence assessment and improvement strategies;
- standardized approach to medication reconciliation at transitions in care;
- legal considerations related to medication history-taking; and
- customizing and implementing a medication history-taking service.
Medication History-Taking & Reconciliation Training Program Requirement
Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online comprehensive exam. Once the learner passes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the statement of completion for the training program.