Pharmacy Practice Competency-based Assessment

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What is the primary shift in approach in competency-based assessment in pharmacy education?

From a fixed-time, variable-outcome model to a fixed-outcome, variable-time model

What does EPAs (Entrustable Professional Activities) assess in pharmacy practice?

Knowledge, skills, and attitudes

What is the goal of the research study mentioned in the text?

To determine the connection between interns' academic achievement, prerequisite laboratory courses, and hospital internship performance

What was the population targeted in the research study?

St.Paul BS Pharmacy students Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary data sources used in the research study?

Evaluation and grading sheets Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of competency-based education in pharmacy education?

It ensures that graduates meet a minimum level of outcomes by specifying required competencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having multiple assessments throughout a student's learning trajectory, rather than a single high-stakes capstone assessment?

To ensure students build towards a minimum acceptable level of knowledge or performance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of competency-based education in pharmacy education outcomes?

To frame educational outcomes and ensure students achieve a minimum acceptable level of knowledge or performance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the promise of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in pharmacy education research?

To provide a framework for designing and developing trackable paths for students to reach independent and/or advanced practice. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of capstone courses in degree programs with multiple comprehensive and integrated student assessments?

To provide faculty members with feedback regarding curriculum outcomes attained through robust assessments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of pharmacy internship experiences in fostering learning and achieving pharmacy education outcomes?

Tutors play a significant role in fostering learning and the context of the internship experience has an impact on learning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of manufacturing pharmacy competency in achieving pharmacy education outcomes?

It is essential to ensure that students achieve a minimum acceptable level of knowledge or performance in pharmacy manufacturing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical format of the survey questions used in the study to assess the level of competencies of pharmacy interns?

A statement or a question followed by a series of five or seven answer statements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the scale used to rate the level of competency of pharmacy interns in the study?

A one-point to four-point scale, with ratings from 'Excellent' to 'Poor'. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key areas of competency assessed in the study of pharmacy interns?

Communication skills, inter-professional relationships, personal and professional development, manufacturing and industrial pharmacy practice, legal and ethical practice, and judgment and decision-making skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the study on the level of competencies of pharmacy interns?

To determine the level of competency of pharmacy interns from the school years 2015-2017. Signup and view all the answers

Who evaluated the structured survey form used in the study?

Mrs.Mariabe P.Quinco, RPh, MSPharm; Mrs.Carolina Eroy, RPh, MSPharm; and Ms. Signup and view all the answers

What type of research methodology was used in the study to gather responses from the respondents?

A structured survey form. Signup and view all the answers

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