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Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

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A model for continuing pharmacy education.

Karen J McConnell¹, Carey Newlon, Jeannine Dickerhofe

¹Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, CO 80011, USA. karen.mcconnell@kp.org

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|September 25, 2009

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Kaiser Permanente Colorado developed an accredited continuing pharmacy education (CPE) program. This evidence-based system improved staff knowledge significantly and was cost-effective.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy education
Continuing professional development
Healthcare quality improvement

Background:

Healthcare professionals require ongoing education to maintain and enhance their skills.
Accredited continuing pharmacy education (CPE) programs are essential for pharmacists.
Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) identified a need for a robust internal CPE program.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and implement an accredited continuing pharmacy education (CPE) program at Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO).
To address the diverse continuing education needs of KPCO's pharmacy staff.
To offer a high-quality, cost-effective CPE solution.

Main Methods:

KPCO's pharmacy department obtained Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accreditation.
Live, interactive, evidence-based CPE programs were delivered using videoconferencing and a web-based learning management system.
Annual needs assessments informed program development, and outcomes were assessed via effectiveness and knowledge acquisition measures.

Main Results:

The CPE program successfully met its objectives over 90% of the time.
Statistically significant knowledge improvement (p < 0.05) was observed in 11 out of 13 assessment questions.
The program minimized costs for both the pharmacy department and its staff.

Conclusions:

The developed CPE program is of high quality and cost-favorable.
The program resulted in significant improvements in attendee knowledge.
KPCO established a sustainable and effective internal CPE system.