Jenny McDowell1, Kim Styles2, Keith Sewell3, Peta Trinder1, Jennifer Marriott1, Sheryl Maher3, Som Naidu3. 1. Monash University Centre for Medicines Use and Safety, Parkville, Australia. 2. Monash University Office of the Vice-Provost (Learning and Teaching), Parkville, Australia. 3. Monash University Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Parkville, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To develop an authentic simulation of the professional practice dispensary context for students to develop their dispensing skills in a risk-free environment. DESIGN: A development team used an Agile software development method to create MyDispense, a web-based simulation. Modeled on virtual learning environments elements, the software employed widely available standards-based technologies to create a virtual community pharmacy environment. Assessment. First-year pharmacy students who used the software in their tutorials, were, at the end of the second semester, surveyed on their prior dispensing experience and their perceptions of MyDispense as a tool to learn dispensing skills. CONCLUSION: The dispensary simulation is an effective tool for helping students develop dispensing competency and knowledge in a safe environment.
OBJECTIVE: To develop an authentic simulation of the professional practice dispensary context for students to develop their dispensing skills in a risk-free environment. DESIGN: A development team used an Agile software development method to create MyDispense, a web-based simulation. Modeled on virtual learning environments elements, the software employed widely available standards-based technologies to create a virtual community pharmacy environment. Assessment. First-year pharmacy students who used the software in their tutorials, were, at the end of the second semester, surveyed on their prior dispensing experience and their perceptions of MyDispense as a tool to learn dispensing skills. CONCLUSION: The dispensary simulation is an effective tool for helping students develop dispensing competency and knowledge in a safe environment.
Keywords:
MyDispense; drug dispensing skills; simulated learning environment
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