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A Description of Required NAPLEX Preparation Courses Among US Pharmacy Programs
Diana M Sobieraj1, Aleda M H Chen2, Michael P Kelsch3
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|January 18, 2024
Summary
Required pharmacy licensure preparation courses often lack alignment with North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) competencies, despite significant institutional investment. This study analyzes course structures and content to inform future program development.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Professional Licensure
Background:
- Pharmacy graduates must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) for licensure.
- Declining NAPLEX pass rates have led to increased investment in preparation programs by educational institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the structure and content of required NAPLEX preparation courses offered by pharmacy schools.
- To identify common elements and potential areas for improvement in NAPLEX preparation.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited pharmacy schools regarding NAPLEX preparation practices.
- NAPLEX preparation course syllabi were collected and analyzed for course structure, content, resources, and assessment strategies.
Main Results:
- Of 100 responding schools, 47 offered dedicated NAPLEX preparation courses, with most being longitudinal and credit-bearing.
- Courses frequently incorporated timed assessments and vendor products, but only 3 of 20 analyzed syllabi mapped content to NAPLEX competencies.
- Many courses employed high-stakes grading, including delayed graduation for failure.
Conclusions:
- Required NAPLEX preparation courses emphasize assessment strategies but infrequently align content with official NAPLEX competencies.
- Findings offer insights for pharmacy schools to develop or refine their NAPLEX preparation curricula.
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