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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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PROFESSIONAL YEARS 01, 02, 03
(Didactic)
Classroom Demeanor
Description of activity
Students and faculty have a mutual responsibility for establishing a
positive learning environment for effective instruction in the classroom
and laboratory settings. Students are expected to conduct themselves in
a civil manner at all times and faculty should identify the boundaries
of acceptable behavior in their course syllabi.
Rationale
Professional courtesy is expected from students and faculty. Students
are entitled to receive instruction that is free from the interference
of others and faculty should set clear expectations for the elimination
of such interferences (e.g., arriving late to class, conversations in
class, the active ringing of cellular telephones).
Areas of professionalism addressed
Accountability to others is an important aspect of professionalism.
Students who are accountable to their colleagues and faculty demonstrate
respect for others. This type of behavior is central to
professionalism.
Special issues involving
planning/promotion/implementation
The school or college should develop guidelines or policy concerning
student conduct in the instructional setting. Students and faculty
should be held accountable for actions that hinder a positive learning
environment. Faculty and administrators should develop guidelines for
dealing with disruptive students and the consequences (e.g., sanctions,
penalties) should be communicated to students. A standardized statement
for each course syllabus in a given school or college can be considered.
The elements of the statement might include: an overview of the honor
system; the use of professional language at all times; adherence to a
specified dress code; adherence to an attendance policy; preparing in
advance for all course assignments; being accountable for personal
conduct in the instructional setting; and submitting constructive
comments on course and instructor evaluations.
Examples of programs and resources
2004 AACP School Poster:
“Faculty and Student Perspectives on Classroom
Incivility”
Jennifer Clutter, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Charles
Ponte, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, W. Clarke Ridgway,
Mary Stamatakis, Shelly Stump, West Virginia University.
References
Berger BA. Incivility. Am. J. Pharm. Educ. 2000;64:445-450.
Berger BA (ed). Promoting Civility in Pharmacy Education.
Pharmaceutical Products
Press (Binghamton, NY) 2003.
Honor System
Dress Code
Course Content and Structure
Classroom Demeanor
Student Membership on School and College
Committees
Professional Demeanor: Faculty, Teaching Assistants,
Preceptor, Staff & Administrators
Ethics Course Offerings
Leadership and Political Advocacy Course
Offering
Recognition and Awards
Cultivating Student and Faculty
Relationships
Professional Pharmacy Organizations
Student Leadership Council
Community Service Requirements (Service
Learning)
Pinning/Professional Commitment Ceremony (End of
P3)
Faculty Retreat
Student Professionalism Assessment
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