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Strategies for Managing Pharmacy Experiential Education During COVID-19
Cynthia Moreau1, Stacey Maravent1, Genevieve M Hale1
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, 15478Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|December 3, 2020
Summary
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted pharmacy education, forcing a shift to online learning and virtual experiential rotations. This commentary explores strategies for adapting pharmacy experiential education to ensure students meet graduation requirements.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Pharmacy Education
- Pandemic Response
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted health care and higher education.
- Pharmacy curricula delivery shifted online, affecting faculty and students.
- Experiential rotations faced limitations due to restricted patient access and on-site restrictions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore strategies for navigating pharmacy experiential education during the pandemic.
- To ensure students successfully meet graduation requirements despite disruptions.
- To provide guidance for experiential education coordinators and preceptors.
Main Methods:
- Review of strategies employed by experiential education coordinators and pharmacy preceptors.
- Discussion of adapting advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) to virtual formats.
- Exploration of methods for safe student involvement in COVID-19 patient care and managing scheduling.
Main Results:
- Successful adaptation of pharmacy experiential education through virtual formats and modified on-site experiences.
- Development of strategies for safe student participation in patient care, including COVID-19 cases.
- Effective management of scheduling challenges to meet educational objectives.
Conclusions:
- The pandemic necessitated innovative approaches in pharmacy experiential education.
- Virtual learning and adapted practical experiences are viable alternatives.
- Proactive strategies ensure the continuity and quality of pharmacy education during crises.
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