OBJECTIVE: To implement an outcomes-based approach to pharmacy curriculum development. DESIGN: Desired learning outcomes were identified; course content, learning activities, and assessment instruments were designed; and evaluation was conducted and feedback obtained to refine the curriculum. ASSESSMENT: All professional skills, 4 generic capabilities, and the coherence of the curriculum scales showed significant improvement compared to graduates' performance under both the old and transitional curriculum. CONCLUSION: An outcomes-based approach to pharmacy curriculum development provided convincing evidence of enhancement to the curriculum. Such an approach should be considered when implementing or revising pharmacy curriculum.
OBJECTIVE: To implement an outcomes-based approach to pharmacy curriculum development. DESIGN: Desired learning outcomes were identified; course content, learning activities, and assessment instruments were designed; and evaluation was conducted and feedback obtained to refine the curriculum. ASSESSMENT: All professional skills, 4 generic capabilities, and the coherence of the curriculum scales showed significant improvement compared to graduates' performance under both the old and transitional curriculum. CONCLUSION: An outcomes-based approach to pharmacy curriculum development provided convincing evidence of enhancement to the curriculum. Such an approach should be considered when implementing or revising pharmacy curriculum.
Authors: Theo J Ryan; Sheila A Ryder; Deirdre M D'Arcy; John M Quigley; Nyin N Ng; Wuey Q Ong; Zhong H Tey; Máire O'Dwyer; John J Walsh Journal: Pharmacy (Basel) Date: 2020-12-28