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1School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Showa University, Japan. hironak@pharm.showa-u.ac.jp
Summary
The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan developed a model curriculum for practical on-site training and is creating evaluation programs. Verification trials are underway to assess the curriculum
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Curriculum Development
- Pharmacopedical Training
Context:
- The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan initiated curriculum reform in 2001.
- A Model Core Curriculum for Pharmaceutical Education and Practical On-site Training was established.
- The Committee for the Educational Guidance System in Practical On-site Training was formed in 2004.
Purpose:
- To develop a comprehensive evaluation program for the Model Core Curriculum for Practical On-site Training.
- To create specific behavioral objectives for practical on-site training.
- To ensure effective and standardized pharmaceutical education.
Summary:
- The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan developed a Model Core Curriculum for Practical On-site Training.
- An evaluation program is being created for specific behavioral objectives within this curriculum.
- Evaluation programs for eight units have been proposed, with verification trials conducted in several institutions.
Impact:
- The ongoing development and verification of evaluation programs aim to enhance the quality of practical on-site training in pharmaceutical education.
- This initiative seeks to standardize and improve the assessment of essential skills for future pharmacists.
- Successful implementation will contribute to a more robust and effective pharmaceutical workforce.
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