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. 2013 Apr 12;77(3):60.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe77360.

An elective pharmaceutical care course to prepare students for an advanced pharmacy practice experience in Kenya

Ellen M Schellhase  1 , Monica L Miller, William Ogallo, Sonak D Pastakia
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An elective pharmaceutical care course to prepare students for an advanced pharmacy practice experience in Kenya

Ellen M Schellhase et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. To develop a prerequisite elective course to prepare students for an advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) in Kenya. DESIGN. The course addressed Kenyan culture, travel preparation, patient care, and disease-state management. Instructional formats used were small-group discussions and lectures, including some Web-based presentations by Kenyan pharmacists on disease states commonly treated in Kenya. Cultural activities include instruction in conversational and medical Kiswahili and reading of a novel related to global health programs. ASSESSMENT. Student performance was assessed using written care plans, quizzes, reflection papers, a formulary management exercise, and pre- and post-course assessments. Student feedback on course evaluations indicated that the course was well received and students felt prepared for the APPE. CONCLUSION. This course offered a unique opportunity for students to learn about pharmacy practice in global health and to apply previously acquired skills in a resource-constrained international setting. It prepares students to actively participate in clinical care activities during an international APPE.

Keywords: advanced pharmacy practice experience; clinical pharmacy; experiential learning; international pharmacy; pharmaceutical care.

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