Analytical review of licensing examinations in foreign countries and in Ukraine

Abstract

of exam "pass" is determined by the criterion of 50 % of correct answers and in the UK and Poland it is consist of 55 % and 56 % respectively, in Ukraine the exam criterion is 60,5 % for "Krok 1, 2 "Pharmacy" and 70,5 % for "Krok 3 "Pharmacy".Conclusions. The test, as an instrument for educational outcomes measuring, is used in many countries of the world and belongs to the basic concepts of pedagogical diagnostics. In addition, the national integrate licensing test exam for pharmacists is not conducted at the undergraduate level in any country; in Ukraine, "Krok 1 "Pharmacy" is passed after the third year of studying and "Krok 2 "Pharmacy" -after the 5th year of studying in the structure of State certification; abroad, licensing exams, as a rule, are conducted by specialized structures, generally, they are provided by pharmaceutical associations or councils, in Ukraine -by the Testing Center which is attached under the Ministry of Healthcare; foreign specialists pass one licensing exam, in Ukraine -three exams throughout the entire period of study.