RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Impact of an Elective Course on Pharmacy Students’ Attitudes, Beliefs, and Competency Regarding Medicare Part D
JF American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
JO Am J Pharm Educ
FD American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
SP 91
DO 10.5688/ajpe76591
VO 76
IS 5
A1 Suzanne M. Galal
A1 Rajul A. Patel
A1 Huong K. Thai
A1 Christine M. Phou
A1 Mark P. Walberg
A1 Joseph A. Woelfel
A1 Sian M. Carr-Lopez
A1 Emily K. Chan
YR 2012
UL http://www.ajpe.org/content/76/5/91.abstract
AB Objective. To determine the impact of an elective course on pharmacy students’ perceptions, knowledge, and confidence regarding Medicare Part D, medication therapy management (MTM), and immunizations.Design. Thirty-three pharmacy students were enrolled in a Medicare Part D elective course that included both classroom instruction and experiential training.Assessment. Students’ self-reported confidence in and knowledge of Part D significantly improved upon course completion. End-of-course student perceptions about the relative importance of various aspects of MTM interventions and their confidence in performing MTM services significantly improved from those at the beginning of the course. Students’ confidence in performing immunizations also increased significantly from the start of the course.Conclusion. A classroom course covering Medicare Part D with an experiential requirement serving beneficiaries can improve students’ attitudes and knowledge about Medicare Part D and their confidence in providing related services to beneficiaries in the community.