Design and evaluation of a comprehensive training program for hospital-based clinical pharmacists - various, active, and work-integrated learning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication reconciliation and -reviews are not emphasized in the pharmacy curriculums in Norway and graduated pharmacists are at novice level. Therefore, a postgraduate training program for hospital-based clinical pharmacists was developed. The aim of this paper is to describe the program design and evaluation of the last four years (2021-2024).

Method

The training program, established in 2012, used Southern Sweden's training in Integrated Medicines Management as inspiration. Experienced clinical pharmacists in Norway have further developed and improved the program. The training program comprises i) a three-day in-class and skill training course in a simulation lab ii) eight days in a hospital ward performing medication reconciliations and - reviews under individu

SUBMITTER: Lea M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666581 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature