Continuing Education Course to Attain Collaborative Comprehensive Medication Review Competencies

To implement a long-term continuing education course for pharmacy practitioners to acquire competency in and accreditation for conducting collaborative comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs). A 1(1/2)- year curriculum for practicing pharmacists that combined distance learning (using e-learning tool...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2009-10, Vol.73 (6), p.108-108, Article 108
Main Authors: Leikola, Saija N.S., Tuomainen, Lea, Ovaskainen, Harri, Peura, Sirpa, Sevón-Vilkman, Nina, Tanskanen, Paavo, Airaksinen, Marja S.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accreditation
Clinical Competence
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Continuing education
Data Collection
Drug Utilization Review
Education, Distance - methods
Education, Pharmacy, Continuing
Humans
Instructional Design and Assessment
Pharmacists
Problem-Based Learning - methods
Program Development
Teaching - methods
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Summary:To implement a long-term continuing education course for pharmacy practitioners to acquire competency in and accreditation for conducting collaborative comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs). A 1(1/2)- year curriculum for practicing pharmacists that combined distance learning (using e-learning tools) and face-to-face learning was created. The training consisted of 5 modules: (1) Multidisciplinary Collaboration; (2) Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy; (3) Rational Pharmacotherapy; (4) CMR Tools; and (5) Optional Studies. The curriculum and participants' learning were evaluated using essays and learning diaries. At the end of the course, students submitted portfolios and completed an Internet-based survey instrument. Almost all respondents (92%) indicated their educational needs had been met by the course and 68% indicated they would conduct CMRs in their practice. The most important factors facilitating learning were working with peers and in small groups. Factors preventing learning were mostly related to time constraints. Comprehensive medication review competencies were established by a 1(1/2)- year continuing education curriculum that combined different teaching methods and experiential learning. Peer support was greatly appreciated as a facilitator of learning by course participants.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9459(24)00116-5