Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) | AHIMA
Basics of Data Analytics Certificate
Pharmacy Informatics Certificate
Pharmacy Leadership Certificate: Management Basics
As a retail pharmacist, focusing on AI applications in healthcare and
pharmacy will be beneficial. Here's a structured learning path:
Foundations (1-3 months)
1. *Introduction to AI*: Understand basics through online courses like:
- Coursera's "AI for Everyone" (Andrew Ng)
- edX's "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)"
1. *Healthcare-focused AI courses*:
- Coursera's "AI in Healthcare" (University of Colorado)
- edX's "Healthcare AI" (Harvard University)
Pharmacy-specific AI Applications (3-6 months)
1. *Pharmacy Informatics*: Learn about AI in pharmacy practice:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) online courses
- Pharmacy Informatics courses on PharmAcademic
1. *AI in Clinical Decision Support*: Explore AI-driven clinical decision-making
tools:
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) resources
- Journal articles on AI in pharmacy practice
Advanced Topics (6-12 months)
1. *Machine Learning*: Dive deeper into machine learning concepts:
- Coursera's "Machine Learning" (Stanford University)
- Kaggle's machine learning tutorials
1. *Natural Language Processing (NLP)*: Understand AI-powered text
analysis:
- Coursera's "NLP Specialization" (Stanford University)
- NLP tutorials on DataCamp
Practical Experience
1. *AI-powered pharmacy software*: Familiarize yourself with AI-driven
pharmacy management systems.
2. *Collaborate with AI professionals*: Network with experts in pharmacy
informatics and AI research.
Resources
1. *Journals*: Follow AI-related publications (e.g., Journal of the American
Medical Informatics Association, Journal of Pharmacy Practice).
2. *Conferences*: Attend pharmacy informatics and AI conferences (e.g.,
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting).
3. *Online communities*: Join pharmacy-focused AI discussion groups (e.g.,
Reddit's r/pharmacyinformatics).
4. *Books*: Explore AI in healthcare and pharmacy books (e.g., "AI in
Healthcare: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals").
Certifications
1. *Certified Pharmacy Informatics Specialist (CPIS)*: Offered by the Board of
Pharmacy Specialties.
2. *Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)*: Offered by the American Health
Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Start with foundational courses and progress to pharmacy-specific
applications. Practical experience and networking will enhance your
understanding of AI's potential in retail pharmacy.