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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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NEW STUDENTS
Introductory Pharmacy Courses
Description of activity
Many schools conduct courses that introduce new student pharmacists to
the U.S. health care system in general and the pharmacy profession
specifically. These courses provide an opportunity for reinforcement of
professionalism-oriented material that was presented to students during
orientation or similar experiences. This reinforcement is needed since
new students tend to be overloaded with material during their first
weeks in school. Within these courses, faculty members typically discuss
specific areas of pharmacy practice and/or research. Hopefully, they
will be able to highlight the professional issues within these settings
during their presentations.
Rationale
Having professionalism reinforced in standard pharmacy courses increases
the legitimacy of these concepts. This is especially true if they are
placed in the context of actual practice.
Areas of professionalism addressed
Areas include: expected professional behavior is various practice
settings; importance of being professional around patients and other
health care providers; possible conflicts between business aspects of
practice and professionalism; and ethical problem-solving.
Special issues involving planning / promotion /
implementation
Students and faculty monitoring professional development within the
student body must communicate with the faculty who teach these
introductory courses to not only reveal what students have been exposed
to previously, but to monitor what will be discussed in the course.
Examples of programs and resources
2004 AACP School Poster:
Professionalism with Elderly Patients: The CARE Program.
Angela D. Solis, W. Arlyn Kloesel, Jamie C. Barner, Steve W. Leslie,
Patrick J. Davis, Jennifer R. Myhra, Joanne F. Richards, The University
of Texas at Austin.
References
Brandt B, Lubawy WC, Green D, Clements M. The professional development
workshop: Orientation to pharmacy school. Am. J. Pharm. Educ.
1998;62; 127S.
Carter BL, Brunson BJ, Hatfield CL, Valuck RJ. Description of an
introductory course designed to socialize pharmacy students. Am. J.
Pharm. Educ. 2000;64: 166-172.
Eckhardt JA. Effects of program design in the professional
socialization of RN-BSN students. J. Prof. Nurs. 2002;18:
157-164.
Klein EJ, Jackson JC, Kratz L, et al. Teaching professionalism to
residents. Acad. Med. 2003; 78: 26-34.
Manley HJ, Lindsey CC, Dugan JP, Knell ME. University of
Missouri-Kansas City curricular model integrating instruction and
assessment of general and professional abilities. Am. J. Pharm.
Educ. 2001;65: 112S.
Checklist of planning steps
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determine purpose of introductory course |
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planning should begin at least one semester prior to course
implementation |
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if the school has a peer-mentoring program in place, consider
utilizing the mentors at various points throughout the introductory
course |
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conduct a needs assessment by surveying faculty, practitioners,
scientists, and students |
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determine exact content of course material |
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develop a course “map” showing relationship of course
topics |
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identify faculty and guests to present selected material |
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meet with presenters to clarify specific topics, dates, and type of
learning experience (lecture, small group, etc.) |
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prepare course outline and other course materials |
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monitor the success of the course periodically and make alterations
if needed |
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evaluate the various aspects of the course by surveying students and
faculty |
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make changes for future course offerings based on past
experiences |
Student Orientation
Professionalism Orientation Booklet
Peer Mentoring Programs
Introduction to Student Pharmacy
Organizations
White Coat Ceremonies
Public Affirmation of Professionalism
Service Projects in Community
Charity Fundraisers
Outside Speakers to Reinforce Messages
Introductory Pharmacy Courses
Student Portfolio Process
Integration into Residence Life Programs
Issues for 0-6 Programs
Issues for Distance Learning Programs
Issues for Religious-Affiliated Programs
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