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Published on: February 13, 2020
Implementation of a skills practical to first-year pharmacy students
Ashlee McMillan1, Ashleigh Barrickman1
1West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy, PO Box 9520, Morgantown, WV 26506, United States.
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) effectively assessed foundational pharmacy skills in first-year students. This practical implementation required minimal faculty resources, demonstrating a scalable educational model.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Clinical Skills Assessment
- Objective Structured Clinical Examinations
Background:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are increasingly adopted in pharmacy education.
- West Virginia University School of Pharmacy introduced an OSCE as part of a new curriculum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate an OSCE component within a foundational pharmacy skills course for first-year students.
- To assess the feasibility of using limited faculty time and resources for OSCE implementation.
Main Methods:
- Developed an OSCE assessing insulin and inhaler counseling and blood pressure skills.
- Integrated the OSCE into a practical component of a first-year pharmacy skills course.
- Administered a written exam covering semester material.
Main Results:
- 76 first-year pharmacy students completed the practical OSCE.
- Students achieved an average score of 27.8 out of 30.
- Implementation required 62 faculty hours.
Conclusions:
- An OSCE effectively assessed foundational pharmacy skills in first-year students.
- The OSCE was implemented efficiently, utilizing limited faculty time and resources.
- This model provides a scalable approach for pharmacy education.
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