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Developing Core Competencies for Pharmacy Graduates: The Lebanese Experience
Hala Sacre1,2, Souheil Hallit2,3, Aline Hajj4,5
1Drug Information Center, 67014Lebanese Order of Pharmacists, Beirut, Lebanon.
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|October 21, 2020
Summary
The Lebanese Order of Pharmacists developed a core competency framework for pharmacy education. This framework standardizes training and guides professional development for pharmacists in Lebanon.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Health Workforce Development
Background:
- Lebanon lacks a national health professional qualification framework.
- The Lebanese Order of Pharmacists (OPL) initiated the development of a pharmacy competency framework.
- The goal is to standardize pharmacy education across Lebanese universities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the development process of the Lebanese Pharmacy Core Competencies Framework.
- To establish a standardized educational and professional benchmark for pharmacists in Lebanon.
Main Methods:
- A primer was developed by academic instructors, referencing international documents.
- An OPL-appointed Academic Board reviewed and refined the primer.
- The Delphi technique was employed over three rounds for validation.
Main Results:
- The final framework includes competencies across 7 domains: fundamental knowledge, professional practice, personal skills, medication supply, safe/rational use, public health, and organization/management.
- The structure aligns with the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) model.
- Adaptations were made for Lebanese cultural and legal contexts, including OPL-specific practices and research.
Conclusions:
- The Lebanese Pharmacy Core Competencies Framework is a significant advancement for the pharmacy profession.
- It provides a foundation for human resource planning and professional development.
- Universities can use this framework to create tailored educational programs meeting Lebanon's specific healthcare needs, rather than adapting international standards.
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