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Pharmaceutical continuing-education program based on a core curriculum.

T A Swanson¹, K M Swanson, C B Geibig

¹Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus.

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy

|December 1, 1989

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A core curriculum approach successfully established a comprehensive continuing education program for pharmacy staff. This model effectively met staff needs for professional development and practice-relevant topics.

Area of Science:

Pharmacy Continuing Education
Staff Development
Curriculum Design

Background:

Establishing comprehensive continuing education programs is crucial for professional development in pharmacy.
Traditional methods may not always meet diverse staff needs effectively.
A structured approach is required to ensure program relevance and engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the implementation of a core curriculum concept for a pharmacy staff continuing education program.
To evaluate the effectiveness and staff perception of this novel continuing education model.

Main Methods:

A departmental staff development committee identified six core curriculum areas: cardiology, infectious disease, nutrition/fluids, pharmacy management, critical care, and pharmacokinetics.

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Coordinators sourced topics and speakers within each area.

A drug information center managed program logistics, including scheduling, evaluations, and continuing education credit provision.

Main Results:

Staff perceptions of the program were overwhelmingly positive.
The program was highly rated for meeting continuing education credit needs.
Participants found the program beneficial as an employee perk and relevant to their daily practice.

Conclusions:

The core curriculum concept is a successful and effective strategy for developing comprehensive continuing education programs.
This structured approach enhances program relevance and addresses staff professional development needs.
Implementing a core curriculum model can improve staff engagement and satisfaction with continuing education initiatives.