Pharm 305 Preceptor Course Review April 2013

Pharm 305 Preceptor Course Review

Marlene Gukert mgukert@ualberta.ca

Experiential Education ProgramFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; UofA

MARCH 2014

AgendaWhats NewBackgroundFaculty ExpectationsPreceptor ResponsibilitiesOrientationCourse: Activities and AssignmentsAssessment Processes Things to remember

Preceptor survey results/comments & portfolio review findings discussed throughout

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Whats New?Alix Peterka on mat leave: replacements Gaenor & BrendaBest email: phexed@ualberta.caGaenor Botha: gaenor@ualberta.ca Brenda OscroftContact info on UofA website, in manual & preceptor guidePharm 305 Preceptor AwardPreceptor Recognition Program Innovation theme Student nominations

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3First of All.A great big, fat thank you!! Preceptors are the HEART of our programguide, coach, mentor, teacher, assessor, role model

UofA Pharmacy Faculty Website: http://pharm.ualberta.ca/preceptorsCourse Information: manuals and reviews Preceptor NewslettersPreceptor Faculty appointments Preceptor award recipients Preceptor workshopsTraining and Resources .4

Waittheres moreUofA Pharmacy Faculty Website http://pharm.ualberta.ca/preceptors/training-and-resourcesPreceptor Guide tons of info!!Patient Care Process Module PodcastsUBC eTips Course Information Library ResourcesLibrary Access Form; 120 days UofA library access https://pharm.sitecore.ualberta.ca/preceptors/training-and-resources/library-resourcesLibrary Homepage; databases and resources Other On-line precepting resources ASHP Preceptor Tool KitTeaching Skills Handbook; UBC Office of ExEdAdvocacy Inquiry VideoCSHP WebinarSometimes, I Just Don't Know if I'm Getting through-Principles of Framing & Delivering Effective Feedback for Pharmacy Residents

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BackgroundPharm 305: What is it? Why first year? Early exposure beneficial

Opportunities: Practice communication skillsParticipate in patient careInvolvement in community practiceincluding interactions within the community Socialization into the professionPlacement Dates: May 5- 30 & June 2-27 May 19: Victoria Day: preceptors discretion 6

Patient care activities are more rewarding and meaningful than cases and labs. These activities allow students to integrate classroom and lab activities to practice.See Goals: P. 11 of Manual The course goals are for students to participate in patient care, with a focus on communication skills, gathering patient information and exposure to assessing and planning care with the guidance of a preceptor;become familiar with community practice operations and the environment, including interactions with the community and other health professionals; and experience professional socialization, as this is an initiation to the profession.Practice skills such as critical thinking, decision-making, independent learning and accountability are encouraged.

6First year coursesIntroduction Courses Med ChemBiomed & biotech sciencesImmunologyPharmaceutical analysis & pharmaceutics

Pharmacy Practice Role of pharmacist Pharmaceutical Care ProcessCore Skills- including EBM, drug use process

Integrated ModuleEENT/ Derm

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Faculty Expectations Guide the student though the courseoptimize the experienceProvide patient care opportunitiesProvide other healthcare opportunitiesAssess the student Informally oftenFormally - 3 times Contact us if needed

Student survey comments: extremely positive 8

Provide opportunities for students to problem solve and see the grayness of practice. Students tend to be black and white thinkers . Foundation of placements is the student:preceptor relationship. 8Preceptor Responsibilities - Pre PlacementReview Student Manual. http://pharm.ualberta.ca/preceptors/course-informationStudents have been instructed to post their profile & resume by March 31 on RxPreceptorPreceptors were sent instructions to email confirmation to students by April 11to confirm that you have reviewed students information you will need to ensure you can log into RxPcontact Gaenor/phexed with login or viewing difficulties

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Pre Placement Planning Netcare ensure form has been sentwill be following up in April to ensure accessDevelop schedule templateevenings & weekends OKCoordinate with teamCoordinate activities with other HCPs

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Orientation dayOrientation checklist in manual & Preceptor Guide Discuss: Expectations: yours & studentsInterests: yours & students Student Self Assessment IStudents informed to complete prior to placement & printReview schedule Review assessments - forms, process, timelines forms will be posted on RxPreceptor mid April & instructions emailed Review: course activities & assignmentssummaries in manual, students have had course orientation Activity and Assessment Schedule: in manual

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Course Manual 101Mostly same on-line option given 75% uptake of printed version informed that they must bring a tablet/computerTweaking to increase clarity portfolio vs non portfolio assignments list of preceptor discussionsPortfolio due on last day of placementmany assignments & documents do not need to be included in portfolio; for discussion only or review i.e. DI questions discussion & activity summaries & checklists in manual Course policies in manual

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