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• Course coordinator's instructional philosophy • Course syllabi • Course development documenta • Learning evaluation blueprintsa • Results of learning evaluations (statistics and grade distribution report) • Teaching journal (log or periodic reflections of things to improve upon)a • Lecture/facilitation notesa • Learning and teaching resources (orientation materials, multimedia, etc.) specific for APPE • Handouts, problem sets, case examples (examples of patient presentations, journal clubs, in-services, data collection forms) specific for APPE • Evaluations of learning • Course assessments (student feedback evaluations) • Other available and useful information (student survey of APPE sequence) ↵a Not applicable or not available for the course review
• Course number and title • Credit hours • Prerequisite • Course description • Course coordinator contact information • Preceptor contact information/site name • APPE specific objectives/activities • Recommended texts • Links to online resources • Ability-based outcomes and rotation objectives • Course requirements/calculation of grade ○ % Pharmaceutical Care Ability Profile at least 60% ○ % presentations ○ % other projects • Grading scale • Policy statements ○ Attendance ○ Conduct and academic dishonesty ○ Documentation of student interventions ○ Grievances ○ Special Needs • Link to Office of Experiential Learning Web site for APPE policies • Information access Abbreviations: APPE = advanced pharmacy practice experience
Domains Curricular Outcomes Patient Assessment 1 Drug Therapy Assessment 1,3 Develop, Implement, and Monitor Drug Therapy Plans 2,3 Communication Abilities 1,2 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills 1,2 Management/Organizational Abilities 5,6 Self-Learning Abilities 4,6 Professional Ethics and Identity 6,8 Social Interaction, Citizenship, and Leadership 6,7 Abbreviations: APPE = advanced pharmacy practice experience.
Curricular Outcomes: (1) Evaluate pharmacotherapy; (2) Provide appropriate pharmacotherapy interventions; (3) Ensure appropriate drug distribution; (4) Maintain and enhance competence through self-initiated learning; (5) Manage the pharmacy within the organization's business plan; (6) Develop practice and leadership; (7) Participate in public health and professional initiatives and policies; (8) Advance the profession.
Teaching and Learning • Emphasis on thinking • Challenging • Hold student accountable • Coordinates with other faculty • Preassessment • Helpful orientation • Developmental Teaching • Transparency Assessment and Evaluation of Learning • Congruent • Correct Educational Consequences • Items • Quality Testing • Authentic • Developmental Content • Ensuring Professionalization • Ensuring Understanding • Distinctive Pharmacy Expertise • Realistic • Explicit • Motivating • Integrated • Appropriate Scope • Scientific • Valuable • Appropriate Level • Interesting • Missing APPE site/preceptor contact information • Lack of APPE-specific objectives/activities • Listing of preceptor as course coordinator rather than university recognized course coordinator (Director of Experiential Learning) • Failing to use the approved template or using template from previous curriculum • Standardized evaluation form percentage accounting for <60% of final grade • Final grade calculation unclear • Not including school's ability-based outcomes in the syllabus • Omission of policy statements (ie, grievances, disabilities)
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