Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Georgia, USA.
Am J Pharm Educ. 2009 Nov 12;73(7):119. doi: 10.5688/aj7307119.
To develop an anticoagulation elective course for third-year pharmacy students to enhance their knowledge and skills for providing anticoagulation services.
Content developed for the course focused on standards of care, evaluation of primary literature, clinical application, billing and regulatory issues, written and verbal communication, and patient education. Teaching methods included lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and self-directed learning.
Assessment methods included multiple-choice examinations, evaluation of patient cases, student presentations, and a practical examination. Students demonstrated competencies in multiple areas and rated the course favorably. Students who completed the elective reported being more prepared for anticoagulation activities than those who did not. Confidence levels regarding participation in anticoagulation services postgraduation were similar.
The elective provided valuable experience in anticoagulation therapy and increased students' perception of their preparedness related to dealing with anticoagulation issues while on advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs). More exposure to management topics and the logistics of initiating anticoagulation services should be incorporated.
为三年级药学学生开设抗凝选修课程,以增强他们提供抗凝服务的知识和技能。
课程内容侧重于护理标准、主要文献评估、临床应用、计费和监管问题、书面和口头交流以及患者教育。教学方法包括讲座、讨论、演示和自主学习。
评估方法包括多项选择题考试、患者病例评估、学生演示和实践考试。学生在多个领域表现出了能力,并对课程给予了好评。选修过该课程的学生表示,他们比没有选修过该课程的学生更准备好参与抗凝活动。毕业后参与抗凝服务的信心水平相似。
该选修课程为抗凝治疗提供了宝贵的经验,并增加了学生在高级药学实践经验(APPEs)期间处理抗凝问题的准备程度的认知。应更多地涉及管理主题和启动抗凝服务的后勤工作。