What is Recertification?
There are two types of propane containers, the ASME tank and the DOT cylinder. NFPA pamphlet 58 states that all DOT cylinders need to be recertified after 12 years from the manufacturing date and depending on what certifying method is used they are recertified every 5,7,12 years thereafter. Recertification involves a periodical documented inspection and testing of the cylinder to confirm that the cylinder is still safe and legal to remain in service. ASME tanks do not get recertified. They should have the relief valve replaced every 10 years and follow the same standards established by the Dept. of Transportation.
Recertification allows you to refresh your knowledge pertaining to the certification you have already earned. With all the time and effort you put into your original certification, you learned a lot. If you do not continually refresh that knowledge it will disappear quicker than you’d imagine. Studying for the recertification exam is an excellent way to stay up-do-date with security information and new technologies.
Recertification assures the BPS-certified pharmacist, along with the public and the profession at large, that specialty skills and knowledge are maintained at exceptional levels and comparable to newly certified practitioners. Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists are required to recertify every 7 years through one of two methods: • Sitting for and successfully completing the BCPP examination through BPS. • Completing 100 hours of BPS (Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties) approved BCPP Recertification programming.