Table 3.

Items/factors contributing to making certification more impactful.

Item/Factor	Mean ± S.D. *
More difficult examination	1.83 ± 0.69
More stringent criteria to sit, or be able to take the examination	2.00 ± 0.76
More specialty certifications (e.g., specifically in compounding, Inventory management)	2.00 ± 0.87
More process/logistical support from certification programs (PTCB, NHA)	2.05 ± 0.91
More support from your employing organization for certification	2.35 ± 0.74
More content on “soft skills” such as communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making	2.39 ± 0.65
More content on technical pharmacy knowledge and skills	2.45 ± 0.62
Better integrating the certification process with vocational training	2.50 ± 0.64

* Mean ± Standard Deviation on a three-point scale ranging from 1 = Not important to 3 = Very important.