Eric Gilliam1, Wesley Nuffer2, Megan Thompson3, Joseph Vande Griend4. 1. University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12850 E Montview Blvd., C238-V20-1116Q, Aurora, CO 80045, United States. Electronic address: Eric.gilliam@ucdenver.edu. 2. University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12850 E Montview Blvd., C238-V20-1116J, Aurora, CO 80045, United States. Electronic address: Wesley.nuffer@ucdenver.edu. 3. University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12850 E Montview Blvd., C238-V20-1116P, Aurora, CO 80045, United States. Electronic address: Megan.thompson@ucdenver.edu. 4. University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12850 E Montview Blvd., C238-V20-1127D, Aurora, CO 80045, United States. Electronic address: Joseph.vandegriend@ucdenver.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The newly implemented Advanced-Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (aIPPE) course at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences was designed to assess student readiness for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) and provide formative feedback regarding skills and abilities needed to be successful during subsequent coursework and practice experiences. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY AND SETTING: The aIPPE is a full-time, six week (240hours) direct patient care rotation occurring in the spring semester of the third-professional year following a longitudinal integrated IPPE program. Required aIPPE course elements mimic the activities and expectations students should anticipate encountering during APPE training. FINDINGS: All students participating in the initial aIPPE course offering were described as APPE-Ready. Students and preceptors described the aIPPE course as successful in achieving the primary outcome of preparing students for improved downstream performance. SUMMARY: The aIPPE provided students opportunities to demonstrate readiness to enter advanced pharmacy practice experience.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The newly implemented Advanced-Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (aIPPE) course at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences was designed to assess student readiness for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) and provide formative feedback regarding skills and abilities needed to be successful during subsequent coursework and practice experiences. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY AND SETTING: The aIPPE is a full-time, six week (240hours) direct patient care rotation occurring in the spring semester of the third-professional year following a longitudinal integrated IPPE program. Required aIPPE course elements mimic the activities and expectations students should anticipate encountering during APPE training. FINDINGS: All students participating in the initial aIPPE course offering were described as APPE-Ready. Students and preceptors described the aIPPE course as successful in achieving the primary outcome of preparing students for improved downstream performance. SUMMARY: The aIPPE provided students opportunities to demonstrate readiness to enter advanced pharmacy practice experience.