scholarly journals Integrating Performance Assessment, Maintenance of Competence, and Continuing Professional Development of Community Pharmacists

2007 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy E. Winslade ◽  
Robyn M. Tamblyn ◽  
Laurel K. Taylor ◽  
Lambert W. T. Schuwirth ◽  
Cees P. M. Van der Vleuten
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Continuing Professional Development

scholarly journals Continuing Professional Development Needs of Community Pharmacists in Qatar: A Mixed-Methods Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2091804
Author(s):  
Fatima Al-Sulaiti ◽  
Hebatala Fares ◽  
Ahmed Awaisu ◽  
Nadir Kheir
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Development Needs ◽  
Core Areas

Objective This study aims to assess the educational needs and professional competencies of community pharmacists in Qatar to inform the development of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) programs. Methods A mixed-methods cross-sectional exploratory study targeting community pharmacists was conducted using a questionnaire and an event diary. Descriptive and inferential analyses were utilized to analyze the data using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS®) version 21 software. For the event diary, thematic content analysis was used for data analysis. Results Drug information skills and pharmaceutical care process were the most identified topics for inclusion in CPD programs. None of the pharmacists thought that they were competent in core areas of pharmacy practice. Community pharmacists who filled an event diary highlighted the need for development in areas such as communication skills and medication safety. Conclusion The identified needs shall help in developing a CPD program that addresses what community pharmacists perceive as educational and professional training needs.

scholarly journals A model of multidisciplinary professional development for health professionals in rural Canterbury, New Zealand

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Bidwell ◽  
Andrea Copeland
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Health Board ◽  
District Health ◽  
Multidisciplinary Model

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Pegasus Health Charitable Ltd, a Christchurch Primary Health Organisation, is contracted by the Canterbury District Health Board to provide continuing professional development for primary care practitioners in the region. Rurally located health practitioners have largely been unable to participate because of the travel time and distances involved. AIM The initiative reported in this paper aimed to fill this gap by developing an accessible and high-quality multidisciplinary model of professional development for general practitioners, nurse practitioners, practice nurses and community pharmacists in rural areas of North Canterbury, New Zealand. METHODS A survey was conducted to learn from the experiences of 14 health professionals in an existing multidisciplinary group, which had developed as a local initiative in one rural community. RESULTS The survey had an 86% response rate. All respondents believed the multidisciplinary format worked well, had improved collaborative working and increased the consistency of patient care. Access to professional development had improved and the meetings provided a useful forum for the mostly part-time staff to interact as a group. The main caution noted was the potential to become inward looking without being exposed to fresh ideas from other practices. DISCUSSION The multidisciplinary model was considered workable and valuable by the survey respondents. Based on our findings, the multidisciplinary model has been formalised by the Pegasus team responsible, and three new groups are now operating successfully in rural areas of North Canterbury.

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