Simulation and Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences

This paper reviews the literature on the various types of simulation and their incorporation into health professions curricula, describes how simulation training is recognized in other professions, and evaluates the feasibility of integrating simulation into experiential education programs of colleg...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2011-12, Vol.75 (10), p.209-209, Article 209
Main Authors: Lin, Katherine, Travlos, Dimitra V., Wadelin, Jeffrey W., Vlasses, Peter H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allied Health Occupations Education
Anesthesiology
Clinical Competence
Colleges & universities
Communication Skills
Computer Simulation
Computer Simulation - standards
Continuing Education
Core Curriculum
Curriculum
Education, Pharmacy - methods
Education, Pharmacy - standards
Education, Pharmacy, Graduate - methods
Educational Technology
Environment
experiential education
Experiential Learning
Fidelity
Guidelines as Topic
Health Occupations
Humans
introductory pharmacy practice experience
Licensing Examinations (Professions)
Literature Reviews
Medical Education
Medical Evaluation
Medical schools
Medical Students
Nursing
Organic Chemistry
Patient Simulation
Patients
Pharmaceutical Education
Pharmacology
Pharmacy
Physical Examinations
Physicians
Professional Continuing Education
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Simulation
Students, Pharmacy
Teaching - methods
Virtual reality
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Summary:This paper reviews the literature on the various types of simulation and their incorporation into health professions curricula, describes how simulation training is recognized in other professions, and evaluates the feasibility of integrating simulation into experiential education programs of colleges and schools of pharmacy. The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Board of Directors develop standards and guidelines on the use of simulation as part of introductory pharmacy practice experiences within the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467
DOI:10.5688/ajpe7510209