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Developing structured-learning exercises for a community advanced pharmacy practice experience.

Renee Ahrens Thomas¹

¹Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, USA.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|December 1, 2006

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The expansion of pharmacy schools necessitates structured community advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs). Implementing calendars, learning activities, and evaluations enhances student learning in community pharmacy settings.

Area of Science:

Pharmacy Education
Experiential Learning
Community Pharmacy Practice

Background:

Increasing number of pharmacy schools nationwide.
Growing demand for high-quality community advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) sites.
Need for structured and formalized APPEs to optimize student learning.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a framework for developing effective community pharmacy APPEs.
To provide strategies for enhancing student knowledge, skills, and abilities.
To address the challenges posed by the expansion of pharmacy education.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a structured calendar for APPE organization.
Implementing structured-learning activities tailored to community pharmacy.

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Incorporating scheduled evaluations for student progress monitoring.

Main Results:

A formalized approach can create an environment conducive to student learning.
Structured interventions are key to developing essential pharmacy competencies.
Effective APPEs are crucial for preparing competent pharmacy graduates.

Conclusions:

A systematic approach using calendars, structured activities, and evaluations is vital for successful community APPEs.
This model supports the development of well-rounded pharmacy practitioners.
Addresses the need for quality experiential training in a growing educational landscape.