Clinical preceptor competencies for a better pharmacy education: a suggested framework for Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Experiential education is a core element in developing the ability of pharmacy students to apply theory to practice, solve problems, and acquire standard pharmacist competencies. To achieve this goal, preceptors play a crucial role as teachers, mentors, and evaluators. The study objective was to identify and describe the core competencies and skills considered essential to the success of clinical preceptor pharmacists in the training of future care providers, in a steadily changing environment.

Methods

A task force was formed within the Scientific Committee of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists to map, sort, select, and adapt international competencies to the current Lebanese context.

Results

Seven roles were identified: Role model/Practitioner/Mentor, Super

SUBMITTER: Zeitoun A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7313193 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature