The current landscape of college-sponsored postgraduate teaching and learning curriculum programs

The current landscape of college-sponsored postgraduate teaching and learning curriculum programs

Sheehan AH; Sprunger TL; Viswesh V; Gettig JP; Boyle J

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

2020

2020-07-01

Objective. To describe the landscape of teaching and learning curriculum (TLC) programs sponsored by US schools and colleges of pharmacy and evaluate their adoption of best practice recommendations. Methods. A 28-item electronic survey instrument was developed based on best practice recommendations published by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), American Society of health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) for the conduct of TLC programs. The survey instrument was electronically distributed to 137 accredited colleges and schools of pharmacy in the United States. Results. Eighty-eight institutions responded, resulting in a response rate of 64%. Sixty-one TLC programs were included in the final analysis. Seventy-five percent of TLC programs reported using best practice recommendations; however, 10% of respondents indicated they were not aware of the published recommendations. Inconsistencies among programs were noted in required teaching experiences, participant evaluation, and ongoing programmatic assessment. Conclusion. Most institutions offering TLC programs are aware of published best practice guidelines and have adopted a majority of the published best practices. however, considerable variability exists across the country. Development of a formal external validation process for TLC programs is necessary to ensure consistent quality.

postgraduate training; experiences; pharmacy; certificate program; teaching certificate program; teaching and learning curriculum; teaching certificate program

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1001-1007

7

84

0002-9459

NEOMED College of Graduate Studies

NEOMED College of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacy Practice

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