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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Education
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Screening

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) screening is a crucial public health service.
  • Pharmacy students require specialized training in TB screening protocols.
  • Existing educational approaches may not adequately address TB screening competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement an educational module on tuberculosis screening for pharmacy students.
  • To evaluate the module's impact on student knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
  • To enhance the preparedness of future pharmacists in conducting TB screenings.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative educational module was created with the Washington State Pharmacy Association and Department of Health.
  • The module included 90-minute online didactic training and a 90-minute live practicum.
  • Student learning was assessed via pre/post-knowledge tests, a tuberculin skin testing (TST) practicum evaluation, and written reflections.

Main Results:

  • Student knowledge assessment scores improved significantly across all tested areas post-module.
  • Practical skills in administering and evaluating tuberculin skin tests (TST) were enhanced.
  • Attitudes towards tuberculosis screening were positively influenced by the educational intervention.

Conclusions:

  • The developed tuberculosis screening educational module effectively improved student knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
  • This targeted training prepares pharmacy students for essential roles in public health and infectious disease control.
  • The module serves as a valuable model for enhancing pharmacy curricula in screening competencies.