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NOTE: This Mini-Series program is ONLY available for Pharmacy Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Written & Directed by:
Craig D. Cox, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Vice Chair, Experiential Programs
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
This 6-episode Series follows a pharmacy student and preceptor from orientation to the midpoint of a community rotation. Each video episode is 5-8 minutes in length and builds upon the next. During the Series you will experience a combination of inappropriate and quality interactions between the student, the preceptor, patients, and technicians. At moments throughout each episode, two preceptor experts provide humorous interactions and share insight on how they would deal with each learning situation. The experts will discuss the principles focused on orientation, feedback, and teamwork as it directly relates to a community pharmacy experience.
Overall Course Objectives:
1. Describe the importance of reviewing student and preceptor expectations during a rotation orientation.
2. Examine interactions between a student and patients and determine how lack of proper preceptor supervision can negatively impact an experience.
3. Identify strategies to utilize “teachable moments” during slower times of a community pharmacy experience.
4. Discuss the importance of how and when to best provide feedback to students throughout an experiential rotation.
Resume a Course: To resume a course, login to your account at the top right side of the page. Next, go to "Pending Programs/CE" in the top gray toolbar. Select the "Distance" tab and then select "A Preceptor Mini-Series 4: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Community Pharmacy Preceptor".
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Group Discounts: If you are interested in a group rate for your organization, college/school, institution, or other entity please click here.
Program Expiration: CE program will be available until 01/30/2026. Participants will have opportunity to access all materials until that date. After this deadline CE materials will no longer be available.
Fee
$15.00
CE Hours
1.50
CE Units
0.150
Activity Type
- Knowledge
Target Audience(s)
- Pharmacists
Accreditation(s)
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education with Commendation.
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Requirements for CE Credit
You will have the opportunity to obtain CE credit after completing all 6 episodes (1.5 hours of CE credit). You can complete the video episodes at your own pace. Once you complete all 6 video episodes you will receive 1.5 contact hours of credit.
**To Register for this Program: Select your fee type and then hit "Purchase Now" at the bottom of your screen. If you would first like to read a description for each of the video episodes included in this course, please do so below.
Below is a description of the fee types:
- TTUHSC JHH SOP Faculty
- Full-time Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy (JHH SOP) Faculty
- TTUHSC Adjunct Preceptor
- JHH SOP Adjunct Preceptor for Experiential Rotations
- TTUHSC JHH SOP Alumni
- JHH SOP Alumni
- TTUHSC JHH SOP Alumni - TTUHSC Alumni Association Member
- JHH SOP Alumni that have paid alumni dues to TTUHSC, but not a preceptor for JHH SOP. Click here to become a TTUHSC Alumni Association member
- Pharmacist
- Non-JHH SOP Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, or Alumni
Individuals will be audited to ensure they select the correct fee type. Those found to have selected an inappropriate fee type will have their CPE credits removed from their NABP eProfile.
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Description
In this scenario, you observe a student and preceptor during their orientation session at the start of an community rotation. After you view this episode you will be asked to spend a few minutes reflecting on the following questions:
- What were some things the preceptor did well during the orientation?
- What are some areas the preceptor could improve on for future orientations?
- List one thing you learned during the program that you intend on incorporating into your rotation experiences?
1. Get to know your learner and ask them what they want to get out of the rotation. Develop the experience together. This will help them take ownership of their learning.
2. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of your pharmacy staff and take the time to introduce them at the start of a rotation. This will help to get the rotation off to a good start.
Credits
Pharmacy Preceptor: Deeatra Craddock, PharmD
Pharmacy Student: Michelle Castelli, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #1: Craig D. Cox, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #2: Brian K. Irons, PharmD
Pharmacy Student: Michelle Castelli, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #1: Craig D. Cox, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #2: Brian K. Irons, PharmD
Special Thanks
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Studio 84 for use of their "basement"
Objectives
- Recognize the importance of getting to know your learner at the start of a rotation.
- Describe the importance of reviewing student and preceptor expectations during the rotation orientation.
Release Date:
Jan 30, 2023
Credit Expiration Date:
Jan 30, 2026
Description
In this scenario, you observe a pharmacy student interacting with a patient and two pharmacy technicians. After you view this episode you will be asked to spend a few minutes reflecting on the following questions:
- What issues did you see in the interactions between the pharmacy student and technicians?
- What could the preceptor had done to prevent these issues from occurring?
- List one thing you learned during the program that you intend on incorporating into your rotation experiences?
Precepting Pearls
1. Preceptors must be sure their students are ready before allowing them to practice independently.
2. Preceptors must be aware of both the positive and negative interactions between their students and pharmacy staff. Not spending time to do this, could have significant impact on the quality of the rotation experience.
Credits
Pharmacy Preceptor: Deeatra Craddock, PharmD
Pharmacy Student: Michelle Castelli, PharmD
Pharmacy Technician #1: Andrew Patel, PharmD
Pharmacy Technician #2: Nam Nguyen, PharmD
Patient: Joshua Miller
Preceptor Expert #1: Craig D. Cox, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #2: Brian K. Irons, PharmD
Special Thanks
Walgreens Pharmacy
Studio 84 for use of their "basement"
Objectives
- Illustrate the impact negative interactions between students and pharmacy staff can have on an experiential rotation.
- Determine the appropriate level of supervision you should provide for your student during an experiential rotation
Release Date:
Jan 30, 2023
Credit Expiration Date:
Jan 30, 2026
Description
In this scenario, you observe the pharmacy preceptor asking her student to do “non-rotation” related activities and witness another interaction between the student and a patient. After you view this episode you will be asked to spend a few minutes reflecting on the following questions:
- What activities did you find inappropriate? Thinking back on your rotation experiences as a preceptor are their things you have asked your students to do like this?
- In this scenario, how could the preceptor have better handled the interaction between the student and the patient?
- List one thing you learned during the program that you intend on incorporating into your rotation experiences?
Precepting Pearls
1. Treat your students with respect if you want them to take your rotation seriously. Only assign them activities that will help to enhance their learning experience.
2. Despite your busy schedule, set aside time to observe your student performing required rotation activities. It only takes a few minutes and can have a significant impact on student learning.
Credits
Pharmacy Preceptor: Deeatra Craddock, PharmD
Pharmacy Student: Michelle Castelli, PharmD
Pharmacy Technician: Thomas Boyd
Patient: Becci Stephens
Preceptor Expert #1: Craig D. Cox, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #2: Brian K. Irons, PharmD
Special Thanks
Walgreens Pharmacy
Studio 84 for use of their "basement"
Objectives
- Examine how preceptor assignment of inappropriate activities can influence a student’s perception of the quality of a rotation experience.
- Identify opportunities during a community pharmacy experience for a preceptor to observe student’s performance.
Release Date:
Jan 30, 2023
Credit Expiration Date:
Jan 30, 2026
Description
In this scenario, you observe a pharmacy student interacting with two patients in the aisles of a community pharmacy. After you view this episode you will be asked to spend a few minutes reflecting on the following questions:
- What issues did you see in the interactions between the pharmacy student and patients?
- What could the preceptor had done to prevent these issues from occurring?
- List one thing you learned during the program that you intend on incorporating into your rotation experiences?
Precepting Pearls
1. Remember your students are an extension of your practice. Their actions are a direct reflection of you as a preceptor.
2. Allow students to be on their own only when they are ready. It is your responsibility to assess this. You must recognize ill prepared students may provide recommendations to patients that could negatively impact their health.
Pharmacy Preceptor: Deeatra Craddock, PharmD
Pharmacy Student: Michelle Castelli, PharmD
Pharmacy Technician: Thomas Boyd
Patient #1: Gabriela Robledo
Patient #2: Travis Clements, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #1: Craig D. Cox, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #2: Brian K. Irons, PharmD
Special Thanks
Walgreens Pharmacy
Studio 84 for use of their basement
Objectives
- Examine interactions between a student and patient and determine how lack of preceptor supervision can impact an experience.
- Recognize when it is appropriate to allow a student to practice independently.
Release Date:
Jan 30, 2023
Credit Expiration Date:
Jan 30, 2026
Description
In this scenario, you observe the pharmacy student discussing their "free time" with the pharmacy technician. Following this, you see the pharmacy preceptor discussing her student's performance with another pharmacist in the store. After you view this episode you will be asked to spend a few minutes reflecting on the following questions:
- What innovative teaching strategies do you employ to provide short “bursts” of information to your students during slow times at your practice?
- How often do you ask for feedback from your colleagues about your student’s performance? Is it formal or informal feedback? What challenges/benefits do you see with seeking out this information?
- List one thing you learned during the program that you intend on incorporating into your rotation experiences?
Precepting Pearls
1. Design activities for your rotation that could be given to students during slow times at the pharmacy. This could help eliminate frustration on a student’s part when there is nothing to do and if done right could be of benefit to you and your staff.
2. It is important to ask for feedback from others who help supervise your students during a rotation. However, it is equally as important to observe any concerns first hand prior to calling out your student.
Credits
Pharmacy Student: Michelle Castelli, PharmD
Pharmacy Technician: Andrew Patel, PharmD
Pharmacy Preceptor: Deeatra Craddock, PharmD
Pharmacist: Jared Thornhill, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #1: Craig D. Cox, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #2: Brian K. Irons, PharmD
Special Thanks
Walgreens Pharmacy
Studio 84 for use of their "basement"
Objectives
- Identify strategies to take advantage of “teachable moments” during the slow times of a community pharmacy experience.
- Discuss how feedback from other community pharmacy staff can be used to enhance the educational experience.
Release Date:
Jan 30, 2023
Credit Expiration Date:
Jan 30, 2026
Description
In this scenario you first observe the pharmacy preceptor reflecting on the rotation experience, followed by a heated feedback session between the pharmacy student and preceptor. After you view this episode you will be asked to spend a few minutes reflecting on the following questions:
- Do you routinely provide feedback to your students? What did this preceptor do well in providing feedback to her student? What could she have done better?
- What is the most challenging evaluation (midpoint or final) that you remember having? What made it challenging? How did you overcome it? If you have never had a student on rotation what is your biggest concern in regards to providing them with feedback?
- List one thing you learned during the program that you intend on incorporating into your rotation experiences with students?
Precepting Pearls
1. It is important to provide feedback to students both verbally and in written form. Taking the time to write out your thoughts gives students the opportunity to look back on their progress at a later date.
2. Be aware of your surroundings when providing constructive feedback to your students. It is inappropriate to verbally attack them when others are present. Rather take time to meet with them privately.
Credits
Pharmacy Preceptor: Deeatra Craddock, PharmD
Pharmacy Student: Michelle Castelli, PharmD
Pharmacy Technician: Andrew Patel, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #1: Craig D. Cox, PharmD
Preceptor Expert #2: Brian K. Irons, PharmD
Special Thanks
Walgreens Pharmacy
Studio 84 for use of their "basement"
Objectives
- Discuss the importance of providing feedback to students throughout an experiential rotation.
- Determine the most appropriate location to provide constructive feedback to students while precepting in a community pharmacy setting.
Release Date:
Jan 30, 2023
Credit Expiration Date:
Jan 30, 2026
This is the final evaluation for Mini-Series 4: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Community Pharmacy Preceptor. Once you have successfully completed this evaluation you will receive 1.5 hours of continuing education credit that will be automatically sent to your CPE Monitor Account.
Thank you for completing the Mini-Series!
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Craig Cox, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS |
Activity Number
0096-0000-23-037-H99-P
Release Date:
Jan 30, 2023
Credit Expiration Date:
Jan 30, 2026
CE Hours
1.50