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Pharm 305 Preceptor Course Review. Marlene Gukert mgukert@ualberta.ca Experiential Education Program Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; UofA MARCH 2014. Agenda. What’s New Background Faculty Expectations Preceptor Responsibilities Orientation
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Pharm 305 Preceptor Course Review Marlene Gukert mgukert@ualberta.ca Experiential Education Program Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; UofA MARCH 2014
Agenda • What’s New • Background • Faculty Expectations • Preceptor Responsibilities • Orientation • Course: Activities and Assignments • Assessment Processes • Things to remember • Preceptor survey results/comments & portfolio review findings discussed throughout
What’s New? • AlixPeterka on mat leave: • replacements Gaenor & Brenda • Best email: phexed@ualberta.ca • Gaenor Botha: gaenor@ualberta.ca • Brenda Oscroft • Contact info on UofA website, in manual & preceptor guide • Pharm 305 Preceptor Award • Preceptor Recognition Program • “Innovation” theme • Student nominations
First of All…. A great big, fat thank you!! Preceptors are the HEARTof our program guide, coach, mentor, teacher, assessor, role model • UofA Pharmacy Faculty Website: http://pharm.ualberta.ca/preceptors • Course Information: manuals and reviews • Preceptor Newsletters • Preceptor Faculty appointments • Preceptor award recipients • Preceptor workshops • Training and Resources …….
Wait…there’s more… • UofA Pharmacy Faculty Website http://pharm.ualberta.ca/preceptors/training-and-resources • Preceptor Guide – tons of info!! • Patient Care Process Module Podcasts • UBC eTips • Course Information • Library Resources • Library Access Form; 120 days UofA library access • https://pharm.sitecore.ualberta.ca/preceptors/training-and-resources/library-resources • Library Homepage; databases and resources • Other On-line precepting resources • ASHP Preceptor Tool Kit • Teaching Skills Handbook; UBC Office of ExEd • Advocacy Inquiry Video • CSHP Webinar • Sometimes, I Just Don't Know if I'm Getting through-Principles of Framing & Delivering Effective Feedback for Pharmacy Residents
Background • Pharm 305: What is it? Why first year? Early exposure beneficial Opportunities: • Practice communication skills • Participate in patient care • Involvement in community practice • including interactions within the community • Socialization into the profession • Placement Dates: May 5- 30 & June 2-27 May 19: Victoria Day: preceptor’s discretion
First year courses Introduction Courses Med Chem Biomed & biotech sciences Immunology Pharmaceutical analysis & pharmaceutics Pharmacy Practice Role of pharmacist – Pharmaceutical Care Process Core Skills- including EBM, drug use process Integrated Module EENT/ Derm
Faculty Expectations • Guide the student though the course • optimize the experience • Provide patient care opportunities • Provide other healthcare opportunities • Assess the student – • Informally – often • Formally - 3 times • Contact us if needed Student survey comments: extremely positive
Preceptor Responsibilities - Pre Placement • Review Student Manual. http://pharm.ualberta.ca/preceptors/course-information • Students have been instructed to post their profile & resume by March 31 on RxPreceptor • Preceptors were sent instructions to email confirmation to students by April 11 • to confirm that you have reviewed student’s information you will need to ensure you can log into RxP • contact Gaenor/phexed with login or viewing difficulties
Pre – Placement Planning • Netcare– ensure form has been sent • will be following up in April to ensure access • Develop schedule template • evenings & weekends OK • Coordinate with team • Coordinate activities with other HCPs
Orientation day • Orientation checklist in manual & Preceptor Guide • Discuss: • Expectations: yours & student’s • Interests: yours & student’s • Student Self Assessment I Students informed to complete prior to placement & print • Review schedule • Review assessments - forms, process, timelines • forms will be posted on RxPreceptor mid April & instructions emailed • Review: course activities & assignments • summaries in manual, students have had course orientation • Activity and Assessment Schedule: in manual
Course Manual 101 • Mostly same – on-line option given • 75% uptake of printed version • informed that they must bring a tablet/computer • Tweaking to increase clarity • portfolio vs non portfolio assignments • list of preceptor discussions • Portfolio due on last day of placement • many assignments & documents do not need to be included in portfolio; for discussion only or review i.e. DI questions • discussion & activity summaries & checklists in manual • Course policies in manual