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From implementation to impact: Evaluation of a Pharmacist Primary Care Certificate Training Program using the RE-AIM
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|October 31, 2025
Summary
Pharmacist primary care training enhances patient care skills and job prospects. This certificate program shows feasibility and scalability for expanding pharmacists' roles in outpatient settings.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy education
- Primary care
- Continuing professional development
Background:
- The pharmacy profession is shifting towards direct patient care.
- Pharmacists need updated skills for expanded roles in primary care.
- A 12-week certificate program was developed to meet this need.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Pharmacist Primary Care Certificate Training Program.
- Utilized the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach using RE-AIM framework.
- Data from enrollment, evaluations, surveys, and interviews.
- Quantitative data analyzed descriptively; qualitative data thematically.
Main Results:
- 58 pharmacists completed the program across 9 states and 2 countries.
- High reported improvements in primary care knowledge, skill application, and marketability.
- Sustained practice changes, self-efficacy, and career advancement noted post-program.
Conclusions:
- Certificate training is a feasible and scalable strategy for expanding pharmacist roles.
- The RE-AIM framework offers a comprehensive evaluation method.
- Findings provide a replicable model for similar training programs.
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