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Table 3 Sample portion of a detailed report for the curriculum mapping based on NPS MedicineWise for competency area number 1

From: Evaluating prescribing competencies covered in a Canadian-accredited undergraduate pharmacy program in Qatar: a curriculum mapping process

Competency area 1: Assessment

 

Learning Objectives of CPH courses that match NPS MedicineWise competencies

CPH courses

Gaps /notes

Element 1.1

Establishes a therapeutic partnership with the person and a collaborative

relationship with other health professionals

Performance criteria 1.1.1 Uses appropriate communication strategies to establish a therapeutic partnership with the person

• Develop and maintain professional, collaborative relationships required for patient care (linked to AFPC KC 2017: CP 1.2, CL1.1)

Pharmacy and health care (231), Integrated case based learning (391, 490), Drugs in sport (444) Rx elective (545), Structured Practical experiences in pharmacy - SPEP courses (330, 430,530,531, 532,533), Professional skills (340,341,440,441)

“Drug in sports – PHAR 444” is an elective course, not delivered to all students.

• Work collaboratively with the patient and his/her health care professionals to provide care and services that facilitate management of the patient’s health needs (linked to AFPC KC: CL1)

Pharmacy and health care (231), Drugs in sport (444), prof. Skills series courses (241, 340,341,440,441), Structured Practical experiences in pharmacy - SPEP courses (330, 430,530,531, 532,533

• Recognize and begin to demonstrate the fundamental communication skills required of a pharmacist. (linked to AFPC KC: CM1 and CM2)

Professional skills course (241)

• Communicate verbally and non-verbally with others (linked to AFPC KC: CM1.1 and CM 1.7 and CM2)

Professional skills courses (240, 241,340, 341, 440, 441) Pharmacy and health care (231)

Pharmacy research, evaluation and presentation skills (305,

306,406, 505,506) Rx elective (446), Structured Practical experiences in pharmacy - SPEP courses (330, 430,530,531, 532,533), Patient assessment Laboratory (361,362)

• Actively make their expertise available to others and willingly agree to share relevant information, using language that can be understood by all (linked to AFPC KC: CL2)

Professional skills courses (240, 241,340, 341, 440, 441), Pharmacy research, evaluation and presentation skills (406), Rx elective (446,545), Drugs in Sport (444), Structured Practical experiences in pharmacy - SPEP courses (330, 430,530,531, 532,533)

• Understand the importance of establishing a therapeutic alliance with patients. (linked to AFPC KC: CL1.1)

Integrated case-based learning (390)

 
  1. Legend: CPH: College of Pharmacy, NPS: National Prescribing Service, AFPC: 2017 Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) educational outcomes, KC: Key competencies, CP: care provider CL: collaborator, CM: communicator