Implementation of a skills practical to first-year pharmacy students
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A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
Published on: February 13, 2020
Ashlee McMillan1, Ashleigh Barrickman1
1West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy, PO Box 9520, Morgantown, WV 26506, United States.
Background And Purpose:
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are being implemented in pharmacy schools across the country. As part of a new curriculum, a practical with an OSCE component was implemented for the first time at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy.
Educational Activity And Setting:
A practical with an OSCE component was developed for first-year professional pharmacy students in a foundational pharmacy skills course. The OSCE component assessed insulin and inhaler counseling and blood pressure skills. A written exam covered material from throughout the semester.
Findings:
A total of 76 students completed the practical. The average grade was a 27.8 out of 30 points. A total of 62 faculty hours were needed for the implementation of this OSCE.
Discussion And Summary:
An OSCE that assessed a variety of foundational pharmacy skills was designed and implemented to first year pharmacy students using limited faculty time and resources.
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