Daniel R Malcom1, Jennifer L Hibbs. 1. Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences, Sullivan University College of Pharmacy, Louisville, KY 40205, USA. dmalcom@sullivan.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To design, implement, and measure the effectiveness of a critical care elective course for second-year students in a 3-year accelerated doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program. DESIGN: A critical care elective course was developed that used active-learning techniques, including cooperative learning and group presentations, to deliver content on critical care topics. Group presentations had to include a disease state overview, practice guidelines, and clinical recommendations, and were evaluated by course faculty members and peers. ASSESSMENT: Students' mean scores on a 20-question critical-care competency assessment administered before and after the course improved by 11% (p < 0.05). Course evaluations and comments were positive. CONCLUSION: A critical care elective course resulted in significantly improved competency in critical care and was well-received by students.
OBJECTIVE: To design, implement, and measure the effectiveness of a critical care elective course for second-year students in a 3-year accelerated doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program. DESIGN: A critical care elective course was developed that used active-learning techniques, including cooperative learning and group presentations, to deliver content on critical care topics. Group presentations had to include a disease state overview, practice guidelines, and clinical recommendations, and were evaluated by course faculty members and peers. ASSESSMENT: Students' mean scores on a 20-question critical-care competency assessment administered before and after the course improved by 11% (p < 0.05). Course evaluations and comments were positive. CONCLUSION: A critical care elective course resulted in significantly improved competency in critical care and was well-received by students.
Authors: Jennifer Padden Elliott; Pamela Hucko Koerner; Jennifer Heasley; Khalid M Kamal Journal: Am J Pharm Educ Date: 2012-03-12 Impact factor: 2.047