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Pharmacy continuing education available on the Internet.

R Trinkle1

  • 1Pharmacy Department, Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, British Columbia, Canada.

Pharmacotherapy
|August 24, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Pharmacists can access continuing education online. This study identified 29 accredited internet sources offering free educational credit for pharmacists pursuing professional development.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy education
  • Continuing professional development
  • Digital health education

Background:

  • Continuing education is crucial for pharmacists' professional growth.
  • The internet offers a accessible platform for delivering timely educational materials.
  • Identifying reliable online resources is essential for effective pharmacist training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and evaluate Internet-based continuing education resources for pharmacists.
  • To assess the quality and accessibility of online continuing education for postgraduate professional development.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search was conducted to identify Internet sources for pharmacist continuing education.
  • Inclusion criteria: free educational credit and recognized accreditation.
  • Evaluation criteria: content currency, author/sponsor verification, technical requirements, and credit processing.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-nine Internet sources meeting the inclusion criteria were identified.
  • Evaluations focused on the currency, credibility, technical aspects, and administrative efficiency of these online resources.

Conclusions:

  • The internet provides a viable channel for accessible and pertinent continuing education for pharmacists.
  • Further evaluation of identified resources can guide pharmacists in selecting high-quality professional development opportunities.

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