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Team Pharmacist Certificate

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Premier access for USSPG Waitlisters. Certificate program for U.S. pharmacists to earn the official title of Team Pharmacist, with ACPE CE credit. This program places high emphasis on sports integrity, anti-doping skills, and safeguarding athletes' wellbeing, this program trains pharmacists to better help athletes identify what is okay to take. (8 credit hours) 6 week program.

Program Introduction

Welcome

Team Pharmacist - the Medication Expert on the healthcare team for athletes.

"If you join the sports pharmacy movement, lead the pack!"

For the athletes who strive for their highest performance with uncompromising integrity, drive and dedication, they deserve a pharmacist who trained more, dedicate themselves to a higher level of performance and will prioritize the athlete's health and wellbeing. The Team Pharmacist Certificate identifies pharmacists who have stepped up to care for competitive athletes focused on clean sport.

This ACPE approved Certificate Program is designed for U.S. pharmacists who plan to work with athletes that abide by the World Anti-Doping Agency Code and/or aspire to compete in international events. Pharmacists may earn up to 8 credits after successful completion of all course tasks and the post-test and evaluation.

U.S. Sports Pharmacy Group (USSPG) members have priority access. USSPG uses a vetting process for membership, offering a standard measure of peer-review that athletes and athlete support personnel can expect from an ethical, professional pharmacist. Sports integrity matters to Team Pharmacists and every athlete they serve.

This course is offered as a home-based study with a Welcome Session, Five Modules and a Final Examination + Evaluation. Courses are consecutively accessed over a 30 day period. All modules must be completed, in order, within 365 days from course registration. No partial credit is available.

Introduction to the Program

Welcome Video

Objectives

Course Expectations

Pre-Requisite Courses

Pre-Requisite Attestation (Statement of Completion)

Team Pharmacist Certificate Program Promotional Flyer

CE Credit - Introduction

ACPE Statement

Terms and Conditions

Statements

Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Team Pharmacist

Introduction

Intro Video for Module 1

Roles and Responsibilities of the Team Pharmacist

Objectives

List of Tasks

World Anti-Doping Code (2021)

Summary of Proposed Changes to the Code for 2027

WADA IS Education

Olympic Movement Medical Code

Lecture 1 for Module 1 (0.75 hr)

Team Pharmacist Job Description

Patient Simulation: Your Patient-Athlete

SWOT Analysis for Team Pharmacist

SWOT Analysis Template

Quiz 1

Module 2: Interpreting the Anti-Doping Code for Clinical Care

Introduction

Intro Video for Module 2

Interpreting the Anti-Doping Code for Clinical Care

Objectives

List of Tasks

2026 WADA Prohibited List

2026 WADA Monitoring Program

2026 WADA Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes

TUE Physician Guidelines IV infusion v8.1

Lecture 1 for Module 2 (1 hr)

Lecture 2 for Module 2 (1.25 hr)

2025 WADA Prohibited List (expiration date 12/31/2025 at 23:59:59)

Weekly wrap up

Module 2: Interpreting the Anti-Doping Code for Clinical Care (B)

Introduction

Lecture 3 for Module 2 (1 hr)

Lecture 4 for Module 2 (0.75 hr)

2025 USADA Clean Sport Handbook

Tramadol Factsheet for Medical Professionals (WADA)

Ventura 2020 (article)

Patient Simulation - Clinical Considerations

SWOT Analysis

Quiz 2

Module 3: Dietary Supplements

Introduction

Intro Video for Module 3

Dietary Supplements Safety

Objectives

List of Tasks

IOC Consensus on Dietary Supplements

Lecture 1 for Module 3 (1 hr)

Lecture 2 for Module 3 (0.25 hr)

Lecture 3 for Module 3 (0.25 hr)

Website Recommendation - High Risk List

Website Recommendation - OPSS Scorecard

OPSS Scorecard Use

Eichner 2015 (article)

USADA Nutrition Guide 2025

Patient Simulation - Dietary Supplement Safety

Quiz 3

Module 4: Athlete Perspective

Introduction

Athlete Perspective

Objectives

List of Tasks

Intro Video for Module 4

USADA Annual Report (2024)

WADA Guidelines Athlete Biological Passport

USADA TUE Letter to Healthcare Team.pdf

USADA TUE Policy August 22 2024.pdf

Lecture 1 for Module 4 (1 hr)

Lecture 2 for Module 4 (1 hr)

Lecture 3 for Module 4 (0.25 hr)

Vernec 2020 (article)

Allen 2019 (article)

Patient Simulation - Athlete Perspective

SWOT Analysis

Quiz 4

Module 5: Safeguarding Athletes

Introduction

Intro Video for Module 5

Safeguarding Athletes

Objectives

List of Tasks

MAAPP

MAAPP Revisions 2025

WADA Spirit of Sport Document

USADA Athlete Perception Survey Summary

USADA 2022 Athlete Perception Infographic

USOPC Athlete Safety Policy

USOPC Supporting Athletes with Intellectual Impairments

Lecture 1 for Module 5 (0.75 hr)

Lecture 2 for Module 5 (0.25 hr)

Lecture 3 for Module 5 (0.25 hr)

Round Table Module 5

Team USA Psychological Services Resource Guide 2025

Patient Simulation - Athlete Welfare

Quiz 5

Post-Test (UPDATED 2/1/2026)

Outro Video for Course

Final Examination

Closing

Registry Option