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Pharmacy Professionalism Toolkit for Students and
Faculty
Provided by the APhA-ASP/AACP Committee on Student Professionalism
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EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
Service Learning
Description of activity
Service learning programs are being developed to increase student
awareness of cultural diversity and other societal issues. Medical
management is often of secondary importance. Site and/or activity
selection will depend on college and school missions, physical
abilities, individual interests, and/or collaborative initiatives or
partnerships. Affiliate organizations include but are not limited to
local pharmacies, medical facilities (hospitals, long-term care
facilities, home health care, and hospices), professional organizations
or fraternities, federal agencies (Public Health System), or religious
organizations. Senior citizens, children and adolescents, indigent
populations, and mentally or physically challenged individuals are often
identified as target audiences.
Rationale
Service learning programs help to increase student awareness of issues
that are often overlooked, yet directly impact the provision of
pharmaceutical care. An additional benefit associated with these
activities is the enhanced visibility of pharmacists as healthcare
providers.
Areas of professionalism addressed
- Community service
- Cultural awareness
- Empathy
- Ethical behavior / moral reasoning
- Selflessness
- Diplomacy
- Psychosocial awareness
- Pride in the profession
- Confidentiality
- Inter-professional involvement
Special issues involving planning / promotion /
implementation
Similar to mentor programs, the development of these initiatives may
require tremendous planning and resources. Committees and/or task forces
are recommended to ensure assistance with program and activity
development and implementation. Affiliation agreements may be required
for student participation within practice sites (i.e. liability, HIPAA,
etc.)
Examples of programs and resources
- Additional service learning information under “Professional
Years”
- Auburn University
- “My First Patient”, Butler University
- Nova Southeastern University
- Professional Organizations and Fraternities
- Wilkes University
Student Orientation
Faculty/Preceptor Orientation and Training
Programs
Professional Portfolios
Mentor Programs
Service Learning
Community and Hospital Practicums (Introductory
Experiences)
Classroom Workshops and/or Reflections
Inter-professional Experiences
Advanced Practicums
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