CMEd Certification

CPD accredited complementary medicine education for pharmacists

Complementary medicines are part of everyday pharmacy practice. As more customers combine prescriptions with vitamins, herbs and probiotics, pharmacists are expected to provide clear, safe and confident guidance.

CMEd Certification strengthens your clinical capability in this space, helping you deliver practical, evidence-informed integrative care that fits real pharmacy workflows.

By completing CMEd, you will be able to

• Select and prioritise appropriate ingredients
• Recognise key deficiency signs and clinical indications
• Explain mechanisms and therapeutic relevance with clarity
• Develop integrative management plans for common conditions seen in pharmacy

You can earn up to 35 CPD (Group 2) credits while building expertise that translates directly into stronger customer conversations.

What is included in this pharmacist CPD program

All learning is self-paced and can be completed in any order. There is no prerequisite pathway. Access is free for Blackmores Institute members, with certification included at no cost.

• Twenty concise online modules of around 20 minutes each
• Downloadable tools designed for use in practice
• Three recorded Masterclasses to consolidate learning
• Case-based assessments grounded in real pharmacy scenarios

Ingredients

Build a strong clinical foundation across vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, herbs and probiotics, along with principles of integrative care in pharmacy.

Health conditions

Apply this knowledge to common presentations encountered in pharmacy, including immune, digestive, women’s health, muscle and joint, cardiovascular, skin, bone, sleep, stress and metabolic concerns.

Final assessment and 35 Group 2 CPD credits

A practical, case-based final assessment brings both streams together and enables completion of CMEd Certification while maximising your CPD credits.

Why pharmacists choose CMEd for complementary medicine CPD

• Recognised CPD accredited Group 2 education
• Clinically grounded and practice-relevant
• Designed for Australian pharmacy settings
• Flexible and manageable alongside rostered hours
• Backed by Blackmores Institute expertise

CMEd is created specifically for practising pharmacists who want guidance they can apply immediately. The focus is on clarity, confidence and safe recommendations, not abstract theory.

 

“CMEd has led to some valuable insights and definitely feeling more confident in recommendations whilst being mindful of drug interactions too. I really commend you and the team for an excellent education package.”
– Simran, Pharmacist

 

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