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Continuing education course to attain collaborative comprehensive medication review competencies.
Saija N S Leikola1, Lea Tuomainen, Harri Ovaskainen
1Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Finland. saija.leikola@iki.fi
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|November 4, 2009
Summary
A continuing education course successfully trained pharmacists in comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs), with 68% planning to implement this practice. Peer support was key to learning, though time constraints were a challenge.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy education
- Pharmacist professional development
Background:
- Collaborative Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) are crucial for optimizing patient pharmacotherapy.
- There is a need for structured training programs to equip pharmacists with CMR competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a long-term continuing education course for pharmacy practitioners.
- To enable pharmacists to gain accreditation for conducting collaborative comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs).
Main Methods:
- A 1.5-year curriculum combining distance learning (e-learning) and face-to-face sessions was designed.
- The curriculum included modules on multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical pharmacy, rational pharmacotherapy, and CMR tools.
- Learning was assessed through essays, learning diaries, portfolios, and surveys.
Main Results:
- 92% of respondents felt their educational needs were met by the course.
- 68% of participants intended to incorporate CMRs into their practice.
- Peer collaboration and small group work were identified as significant learning facilitators, while time constraints were a barrier.
Conclusions:
- A 1.5-year continuing education program effectively established comprehensive medication review competencies in pharmacists.
- The blended learning approach, incorporating experiential learning and peer support, proved successful.
- Participant feedback highlighted the value of peer interaction in enhancing learning outcomes.
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