Preceptor Perceptions of the Importance of Experiential Guidelines

Abstract

Objectives. To assess preceptors' perceptions of the importance of experiential guidelines and identify and compare differences in perceptions. Methods. Active advanced and introductory pharmacy practice experience preceptors for the University of New Mexico were invited to participate in an anonymous electronic survey regarding the importance of specific tasks and abilities expected in new pharmacist practitioners as outlined in Appendix C of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards and Guidelines. Results. While the majority of preceptors rated most tasks (eg, communication, patient counseling) as very important or important, emerging tasks (eg, health literacy, public health, physical assessment) were not rated as highly by a majority of preceptors. Conclusion. The deficiencies identified in the study suggest potential reductions in the transfer of learning from preceptors to experiential students. Preceptor training programs should be structured to raise the perceived level of importance of these tasks.

A Qualitative Analysis of Common Concerns about Challenges Facing Pharmacy Experiential Education Programs

“…15 Such corroborating results help validate our analysis. [17][18] The themes raised here are legitimate concerns that must be addressed as EE moves forward.…”

“…Additional insights from pharmacy preceptors about EE were reported in 2008 and 2013. 17,18 Concerns from hospital pharmacists regarding capacity for placements in the hospital setting have also been published in the past 10 years. [19][20][21] However, few reports have been published about what faculty members and staff directly administering EE programs perceive as concerns.…”

Longitudinal Assessment of StudentsÂ’ Communication and Professionalism Skills across All Levels of a Pharm D Curriculum

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Does curriculum reform influence perceived preparedness for practice of graduates? A comparison of two cohorts

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