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Test2Learn PGx Certificate Program
Test2Learn PGx Certificate Program

Our 20-hour certificate program enables learner to apply implement pharmacogenomics in practice by using real genetic data in highly-interactive exercises with an optional activity for learners to undergo personal genomic testing.
The competency-based education is comprised of 12 hours of self-paced (home) study modules that unlock automatically with course progression and 8 hours of Zoom live training led by faculty experts from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC. Upon completion, a certificate, micro-credential. (digital badge), and continuing education can be awarded.
REGISTRATION AND ACTIVITY FEES
$400 – Test2Learn Pharmacogenomics Certificate program
Optional personal genomic testing is available for $99+shipping (available within the course following registration)
To register, log in (top right of this page) and then enroll below.
Test2LearnTM is an award-winning training approach where you can work with real genetic data to learn pharmacogenomics. You can experience personal genomics testing just like your patients or work with anonymous data. Interactive exercises and real world cases increase the fidelity of education and make training fun. Learn all about our learning outcomes by clicking on the logo to the left.
TARGET AUDIENCE All healthcare professionals SPECIFIC LEARNING MODULES LEARNING OBJECTIVES DISCLAIMER STATEMENT The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
Home study
Live program
Conflict of Interest Disclosure No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Philip Empey, PharmD, PhD, FCCP
Associate Director, Institute of Precision Medicine;
Associate Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics,
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
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James Coons, PharmD, FCCP, FACC, BCCP
PGY2 Cardiology Residency Program Director;
Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics,
School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh
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Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD, MS, BCACP, TTS
Associate Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics,
School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh
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HOME STUDY FACULTY-LED, LIVE PROGRAM: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 (All times eastern and conducted over Zoom)
7:45 am
Program registration
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Certificate training program morning session
12:00 pm
Break for lunch
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Certificate training program afternoon session
ACCREDITATION In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician (CME) The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Pharmacy (CPE) This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. HOW TO OBTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION Continuing education is available for the above learner groups. Learners must complete the full program (all modules, attain grades of 80% or higher on assessments, and participate in the live session) as well as submit necessary information to for submission of credit (e.g. profile information and evaluations) to receive continuing education credit. Partial credit will not be awarded.
Test2Learn PGx Certificate Program
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Nomenclature

This online, self-paced, text-based module explores common nomenclature in pharmacogenomics (PGx). It was developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG).
To access, log in to our site (to right of this page; free registration) and enroll using one of the following methods:
- Free for all learners (via self-enrollment below)
- For continuing education credit (requires small fee; click 'Pay Now' below)
TARGET AUDIENCE
All healthcare professionals
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:- Review the nomenclature for PGx
- Review available evidence sources for pharmacogenomic recommendations.
- Describe how Clinical Pharmacogenetic Implementation Consortium (CPIC) guidelines are developed, the components of a CPIC guideline and how CPIC guidelines can be used by clinicians to make specific prescribing decisions for patient care.
- Retrieve the levels of evidence for gene/drug pairs.
- Integrate information from US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CPIC, and PharmGKB into pharmacogenomic clinical decision making.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
Released 03/01/2023, Expires 03/01/2026
Planning Committee for the ISCC-PEG Pharmacogenomics Learning Series: Course Director
Spoorthy Reddy
University of Colorado
Additional Content Reviewers
ACCREDITATION In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician (CME) The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing (CNE) The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours. Physician Assistant (AAPA) The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Pharmacy (CPE) This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. HOW TO OBTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION Continuing education is available for the above learner groups for a small processing fee. Please register for the course using the 'Pay Now' button below. Once you complete the course, the "If requesting continuing education (paid users only)" instructions will unlock automatically with further instructions.
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Resources

This online, self-paced, text-based module educates healthcare professionals about evidence-based pharmacogenomic resources from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC), and the Pharmacogenomics Knowledgebase (PharmGKB). It was developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG).
To access, log in to our site (to right of this page; free registration) and enroll using one of the following methods:
- Free for all learners (via self-enrollment below)
- For continuing education credit (requires small fee; click 'Pay Now' below)
TARGET AUDIENCE
All healthcare professionals
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:- Review available evidence sources for pharmacogenomic recommendations.
- Describe the components of a CPIC guideline and how CPIC guidelines can be used by clinicians to make specific prescribing decisions for patient care.
- Explain how evidence-based guidelines are developed by CPIC.
- Retrieve the levels of evidence for gene/drug pairs.
- Integrate information from FDA, CPIC, and PharmGKB into pharmacogenomic clinical decision making.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
Released 04/24/2023, Expires 04/24/2026
Planning Committee for the ISCC-PEG Pharmacogenomics Learning Series: Course Directors
Philip Empey, PharmD, PhD
Associate Professor and Director, Pharmacogenomics Center of Excellence
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Benjamin Brown
American Society of Pharmacovigilance
Additional Content Reviewers
ACCREDITATION In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician (CME) The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing (CNE) The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours. Physician Assistant (AAPA) The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Pharmacy (CPE) This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. HOW TO OBTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION Continuing education is available for the above learner groups for a small processing fee. Please register for the course using the 'Pay Now' button below. Once you complete the course, the "If requesting continuing education (paid users only)" instructions will unlock automatically with further instructions.