A Qualitative Approach to Improving Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in an ACPE International Certified Program

Abstract

Objectives. To explore the opinion and recommendations of university and healthcare professional experts regarding the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) curriculum of the King Saud University College of Pharmacy located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods.A roundtable discussion was conducted with 48 healthcare professionals of different backgrounds during a one-day meeting organized for the purpose of the study. The discussion

Exploring the impact of the United States-based accreditation council for pharmacy education certification on pharmacy education outside the United States

“…Some participants mentioned that seeking the ACPE certification was encouraged by their national pharmacy accrediting agency, which is part of their government body. Indeed, many of the national accreditation criteria and standards match the ISP quality criteria ( Sales et al, 2019 ). This reflects the ACPE-ISP's successful efforts that have been accomplished by working with the local governmental accreditation institutions.…”