Presentation
Problem Based Learning in a Critical Care Elective
Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
(2010)
Abstract
Objectives: To provided insight into the practice of the critical care practitioner in order to prepare students for participation on a multidisciplinary critical care team during their advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotations. Method: Introduction to Critical Care Pharmacy was added to the ninth quarter of the South University accelerated curriculum to introduce students to critical care concepts before beginning their advanced practice rotations. The course utilized a problem based learning (PBL) format with the class divided into small groups to work as a team throughout the quarter. A progressive patient case format was used during the course, allowing students to identify learning issues as the case progressed as well as encouraging critical thinking skills. Students presented findings in a 20-minute presentation to the class to develop effective skills for delivering in-services. Additional requirements for the course included team development of a pharmacy based protocol, journal club and drug monograph presentation. Results: The initial offering of the course was assessed midway through the students APPE rotations to gauge students' perception of the courses contribution to their knowledge during clinical rotations. Students' overall perception of the course was that the format did contribute to their skills during rotation across several different clinical sites. Implications: Utilizing problem based learning within an elective course enhanced students' clinical knowledge and skill set development.
Disciplines
Publication Date
2010
Location
Seattle, Washington
DOI
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907861/
Citation Information
Kimberly L. Barefield, P Hite, J Fetterman and G Staijch. "Problem Based Learning in a Critical Care Elective" Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (2010) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kimberly-barefield/7/