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1, Krystal K Haase, Maureen A Smythe
1Educational Affairs Subcommittee, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 13000 West 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA.
Pharmacotherapy
|November 26, 2008
Summary
The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) offers guidance on implementing new pharmacy education standards for experiential learning. This paper details requirements for practice sites, preceptors, and student performance assessment to meet contemporary doctoral education expectations.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Experiential Learning
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) revised standards in 2007 for pharmacy professional programs.
- New standards emphasize experiential education and Pharmacy Practice Experiences.
- The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Educational Affairs Subcommittee C addressed these changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate ACCP's views on factors essential for contemporary doctoral pharmacy education.
- To provide guidance to ACCP membership on implementing new ACPE standards.
- To support positions on experiential education with explanation and documentation.
Main Methods:
- Development of an ACCP position statement.
- Creation of a White Paper detailing ACCP's stance.
- Inclusion of supporting documentation for key aspects of experiential education.
Main Results:
- The White Paper addresses quantitative and qualitative aspects of experiential education.
- It outlines requirements for practice sites and preceptor roles.
- It covers preceptor qualifications, credentialing, and student performance assessment.
Conclusions:
- ACCP provides a framework for meeting contemporary standards in pharmacy experiential education.
- Guidance is offered on essential components from practice sites to student evaluation.
- This resource supports the effective implementation of revised accreditation guidelines.
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