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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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Issues for Distance Learning Programs (if relevant)
Description of activity
Pharmacy colleges and schools that offer distance-learning options for
entry-level pharmacy degree students must provide opportunities for
professionalism development within the non-traditional environment. In
the development of these activities, colleges and schools should
consider if the students who enroll in web-based or satellite programs
have different perspectives and backgrounds as compared to students
enrolled in a traditional classroom program. Distance learning programs
should explore ways to include students in professionalism events
offered to students on campus, including professional organizations,
patient-care activities, honor codes, white coat ceremonies, mentoring
opportunities, etc.
Rationale
The program delivery method should not interfere with a student’s
ability to obtain the appropriate professionalism skills necessary to
provide optimal patient care in a practice setting.
Areas of professionalism addressed
Discussions regarding all areas of professionalism should be adjusted
accordingly.
Examples of programs and resources
2004 AACP School Posters:
“Establishing Professionalism in Pharmacy Distance
Education.”
Carol Anne Motycka, Tom Andrew Robertson, Erin Lyn St. Onge, Jennifer
Schoelles Williams, Sven Allan Normann, L Douglas Ried, Michael W
McKenzie, University of Florida.
“Fostering Professional Development in a Multipathway Pharmacy
Program.”
Beverly A. Talluto, Joseph Ineck, Kenneth Keefner, Frances Moore,
Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Checklist of planning steps
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determine unique attributes of distance learning programs related to
professionalism |
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conduct a needs assessment by surveying incoming students, current
students and faculty |
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collect background information on entering students |
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identify areas to be addressed |
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develop strategies to address these key areas |
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monitor the success of this approach and intervene when needed |
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evaluate strategies following their implementation and make
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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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