Instructional materials are now available for the 2009 edition of Updates in Therapeutics: The Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Course. New for 2009, ACCP is introducing MP3 files on the course CD-ROM. The MP3 files consist of the audio of each presentation presented live at the 2009 ACCP/ESCP International Congress. These files can be transferred to an iPod or MP3 player and played while commuting, while exercising on the treadmill, or while otherwise on the go. The MP3 files are available only on the course CD-ROM.

Updates in Therapeutics: The Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Course is ideal for pharmacy professionals who are preparing for the Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification Examination administered by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties and for those seeking a self-paced review and refresher of disease states and therapeutics. Developed by board-certified pharmacotherapy specialists, the course content provides a comprehensive review of the knowledge domains covered in the Pharmacotherapy Specialty Certification Examination. The course uses a case-based approach, with strong emphasis on the thought processes needed to solve patient care problems in each therapeutic area.

Course materials are presented in a variety of formats to suit different learning styles. Continuing pharmacy education credit is available through successful completion of online post-tests. The maximum number of continuing pharmacy education credits available for the preparatory course is 22.5 hours. Instructional components also are priced for individual sale. Orders for Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Course instructional materials may be placed online at http://www.accp.com/bookstore/ppc09.aspx. Orders may also be placed by phone at (913) 492-3311 or by fax at (913) 492-0088.