Preparing competent graduates for delivering pharmaceutical care: an experience from Northern Cyprus.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:This paper describes the implementation and evaluation of a clinical pharmacy practice (CPP) course in Northern Cyprus. The course covered a range of subjects, including internal medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and drug information services. METHODS:An 8-week structured CPP course was designed for fifth-year students. Students' competencies were assessed using an objective structural clinical examination (OSCE) before and after the intervention. The course addressed all CPP competence domains and learning outcomes, and it utilized a wide variety of learning activities. Student perceptions, experience and preceptor evaluations were assessed using surveys. RESULTS:Students reported that the learning objectives of the course were met. Substantial knowledge and sk

SUBMITTER: Abdi AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6883527 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature