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Traci M Poole1, Leela Kodali1, Adam C Pace1
1Belmont University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, Tennessee.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|June 14, 2016
Summary
A new core course significantly boosted student pharmacists' confidence and competence in providing medication therapy management (MTM) services. This educational approach improved their readiness for essential patient care roles.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacist Training
- Medication Therapy Management
Background:
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
- There is a need to enhance student pharmacists' confidence and competence in delivering MTM services.
- Existing training frameworks can be adapted for core curriculum integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and describe a core educational course focused on improving student pharmacists' ability to perform MTM services.
- To evaluate the impact of the course on student confidence, competence, and readiness for MTM practice.
- To assess the effectiveness of deep learning and authentic assignments in MTM education.
Main Methods:
- A core course was developed utilizing the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) certificate training program framework.
- Third-year student pharmacists were taught MTM concepts through deep learning and authentic assignments.
- Student performance was assessed via examinations and the APhA MTM program self-assessment, alongside a Likert-type survey.
Main Results:
- Students achieved a 93% success rate across all three assessments.
- A significant increase in self-reported confidence and competence was observed in students who completed the course and surveys.
- The educational intervention effectively enhanced perceived readiness for MTM services.
Conclusions:
- Integrating MTM-specific education into the core curriculum is effective in enhancing student pharmacists' perceived competence.
- The designed course successfully increased student pharmacists' confidence in performing MTM services.
- This educational model prepares future pharmacists for essential MTM practice.
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