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Pharmacy continuing education available on the Internet.

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

Pharmacotherapy

|August 24, 1999

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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