Assessment of core knowledge during ambulatory care advanced pharmacy practice experiences using online modules and pre- and post-testing

• DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2015.12.005
• Publication Date: 2016-01-29T22:15:24Z
• Authors: Ila M. Harris; Shannon L. Reidt; Jody L. Lounsbery; Jean Moon; Chrystian R. Pereira; Ann M. Philbrick; Sarah M. Westberg; Sirikan Rojanasarot
• Keywords: 4. Education; 0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering; 02 engineering and technology; 3. Good health

Abstract Objectives To evaluate whether knowledge on core ambulatory care topics, as measured by pre- and post-testing, improved during ambulatory care advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) after completing online modules and topic discussions individualized to specific student needs. Methods Preceptors for eight ambulatory care APPE sites developed a 54 question pre-post-test and online modules for 10 knowledge areas, which include guidelines, algorithms, literature, clinical pearls, special populations, lecture handouts, patient education resources, and a self-assessment quiz. Online modules and individualized learning experiences were required for content areas with a score of Results Overall, 70 students were evaluated. The mean overall pre- and post-test scores were 65.1% and 86.3%, respectively [mean change 21.2% ( p Conclusion The use of individualized online modules and topic discussions based on pre-test scores significantly improved student knowledge in core ambulatory care content areas during APPEs.