scholarly journals Rethinking the Pharmacy Workforce Crisis by Exploring Unconventional and Emerging Career Pathways and Training

2021 ◽  
pp. 8773
Author(s):  
Sharon K. Park ◽  
Kimberly K. Daugherty ◽  
Srikanth Kolluru ◽  
Lisa Lebovitz ◽  
Simi Gunaseelan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Career Pathways ◽  
Pharmacy Workforce ◽  
And Training

Neural machine translation and the evolution of the localisation sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 95-121
Author(s):  
Sharon O’Brien ◽  
Alessandra Rossetti
Keyword(s):  
Machine Translation ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Neural Machine Translation ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Vendor Management ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Executive Managers ◽  
Level Training ◽  
And Training

Abstract The localisation sector is highly technologized and evolves rapidly. Though significant consideration has been given to third-level training in localisation for Translation Studies students, the nature of the industry is such that this topic demands regular attention. Our objective was to survey employees and executive managers to understand what impact recent technological developments, including but not limited to neural machine translation (NMT), might have on future skills and training requirements for localisation linguists. Our findings are that linguists in localisation take up a variety of roles, including transcreation, data mining, and project and vendor management. NMT is considered an important advancement, and its introduction has emphasised the need for a critical use of technology, while opening new career pathways, such as data curation and annotation. Domain specialisation is recommended for those who translate, and transferable soft skills are more essential than ever. Increased industry and interdisciplinary collaborations in training are also considered valuable.

Education and training for community pharmacists in mental health practice: how to equip this workforce for the future

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Wheeler ◽  
Amary Mey ◽  
Fiona Kelly ◽  
Laetitia Hattingh ◽  
Andrew K. Davey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mental Health Consumers ◽  
Pharmacy Workforce ◽  
Health Consumers ◽  
And Training

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential approaches to continuing education and training delivery for community pharmacists to equip them to support mental health consumers and carers with illnesses such as depression and anxiety. Design/methodology/approach – Review of national and international literature about community pharmacists’ roles, beliefs and attitudes towards mental health, continuing education delivery for the workforce and training recommendations to equip pharmacy workforce. Findings – Training involving consumer educators was effective in reducing stigma and negative attitudes. Interactive and contextually relevant training appeared to be more effective than didactic strategies. Narratives and role-plays (from the perspective of consumers, carers and health professionals) are effective in promoting more positive attitudes and reduce stigma. Flexible on-line delivery methods with video footage of expert and consumer narratives were preferable for a cost-effective programme accessible to a wide community pharmacy workforce. Originality/value – There is a clear need for mental health education for community pharmacists and support staff in Australia. Training should target reducing stigma and negative attitudes, improving knowledge and building confidence and skills to improve pharmacy staff's perceived value of working with mental health consumers. The delivery mode should maximise uptake.

scholarly journals Promotion of Vocational Education and Training Career Pathways in the Australian Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 393-399
Author(s):  
Richard Skiba
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Aging Workforce ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Younger Workers ◽  
And Training

This discussion paper considers the benefits of promotion of qualification pathways related to individual career pathways for new entrants and current workers in the Australian construction industry. Benefits are considered from an individual, organisational and social view accounting for licencing and health and safety obligations in the industry.  The paper condones the promotion of training pathway programs, particularly those that increase in level and stimulate upskilling. Increases in uptake of pathways programs linked to career objectives can have a positive impact on recognised skill shortage occupations and enhance skills in younger workers in an industry subject to an aging workforce. Registered Training Organisations and government agencies are encouraged to develop innovative ways to increase the uptake of pathways and to ensure retention through the range of qualifications completed.

scholarly journals The Development and Evaluation of a Structured Continuing Professional Development Programme for Pharmacists in Kuwait: A Feasibility Study

Pharmacy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Asmaa Al-Haqan ◽  
Shahad Al-Baghli ◽  
Al-Bandari Al-Enizi ◽  
Hailah Al-Dosari ◽  
Salah Waheedi
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Pharmacy Workforce ◽  
And Training

Continuous education and training play a critical role in preparing a competent pharmacy workforce to meet the healthcare needs of the public. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training programme for pharmacists in Kuwait. Twenty-one practicing pharmacists participated in the programme. This study evaluated the programme’s effectiveness and feasibility by analysing data from three sources: (1) two focus group interviews, (2) CPD records collected in May and November 2019, and (3) online survey responses collected at the middle and end of the programme. Findings from this study showed that implementing a structured CPD programme is feasible and could positively impact pharmacists’ practice. A guiding competency framework and continuous feedback from programme instructors added valuable support for pharmacists during the programme, and facilitated an impactful translation of education into practice. This study provides the first data on pharmacists’ CPD in Kuwait and serves as a starting point for future education plans, studies, and transformational actions pertaining to pharmacy workforce education and training.

scholarly journals Pharmacy Education Development

Pharmacy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Claire Anderson ◽  
Naoko Arakawa
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Pharmacy Workforce ◽  
And Training

Pharmacy education and training is fundamental in supplying the pharmacy workforce with adequate numbers and correct competencies to provide relevant pharmaceutical care [...]

scholarly journals Recognizing Emerging Roles: Effective Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians for a More Efficient and Effective Pharmacy Organization

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-46
Author(s):  
Mustafa Sultani ◽  
Sam Pournezhad ◽  
Shane Desselle ◽  
Bushra Alshari ◽  
Muhamod Saied ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Direct Patient Care ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Advanced Roles ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Pharmacy Workforce ◽  
Pharmacy Organization ◽  
Support Team ◽  
Advance Care ◽  
Pharmacy Technicians ◽  
And Training

Purpose To describe current and emerging roles of technicians, including advanced roles that might help free up pharmacists' time to participate in direct patient care; discuss the supervision of technicians as knowledge workers who recognize their own aspirations for self-development; and discuss maximizing the effectiveness of the pharmacy workforce support team to advance care for patients and help ensure longevity of this workforce for the organization and for the profession. Conclusion Technicians are a key part of the pharmacy team. Their education and training has lacked standardization; however, this is beginning to change as the result of stricter state licensing requirements and newer laws that better define and expand the technician's responsibilities. These newer and expanded technician responsibilities and the education required will only further enhance their value to the pharmacy organization. These newer roles and responsibilities should endeavor a win-win-win for pharmacists, technicians [and other support staff], and patients.

Apprenticeships should work for women too!

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 578-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Simon ◽  
Kira Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Young Women ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Career Exploration ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
Male Dominated ◽  
And Training

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the issues affecting successful employment outcomes for young women in male-dominated careers, focusing on those generally accessed via a traditional Australian apprenticeship model. Current patterns of participation in trades-based fields of education and training reinforce the highly gender segregated nature of the Australian Labour Force. Women are particularly under-represented in the large industries of construction, mining and utilities, where female employees account for only around 12, 15 and 23 per cent of employees, respectively, an issue of concern both in terms of increased economic participation of women and girls, and gender equality more broadly. The foundations for transition from education and training to employment are established during school. It is during these formative years that young men and women have notions of what is possible for them, and what is not possible, reinforced. Unfortunately, gendered stereotypes and perceptions around certain career options for young women are still reinforced within schools and create barriers to widening young women’s participation in a range of careers, particularly in fields traditionally dominated by males. The paper discusses strategies supporting initial apprenticeship opportunities for young women, and supportive structures to help women and girls build careers in these industries. Design/methodology/approach – This paper draws from a mixed method study, involving a national electronic survey of educators, industry and community groups, and a range of semi-structured interviews. Whilst the major study focused primarily on career exploration in relation to young women taking on careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and non-traditional industries, this paper focuses on one aspect of this study, young women taking up an apprenticeship in a male-dominated career. The research around career exploration was undertaken in 2014, and this paper has placed it in the current context of falling apprenticeships and increasing pressures to increase the number of women and girls employed in a wider range of careers. Findings – The findings of this particular study consider the barriers to young women taking on apprenticeships and identify strategies that hopefully will produce more successful pathways. This paper can be seen as adding to the public discourse to address the Australian Government’s stated reform objective in vocational education and training (VET), that trade apprenticeships are appropriately valued and used as career pathways. Originality/value – This paper can be seen as adding to the public discourse to address the Australian Government’s stated VET reform objective, that trade apprenticeships are appropriately valued and used as career pathways.

scholarly journals Promising Pathways: Investigating Personal Factors Promoting Nonprofit Executives

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-433
Author(s):  
Kerry Kuenzi ◽  
Amanda Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Nonprofit Sector ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Nonprofit Leadership ◽  
Personal Profile ◽  
Career Pathway ◽  
Executive Position ◽  
And Training

The nonprofit sector has been critiqued for failing to systematically develop leadership to meet the sector’s professionalizing needs. The personal profile of who sits in the nonprofit executive position can be insightful about what experience and training have been deemed appropriate for nonprofit leadership and may reveal career pathways to the executive position. In this paper, the career backgrounds of 185 nonprofit association executives are reported upon, investigating if the credentials and experience held by these executives helped expedite their career pathway to the top position. The findings indicate that nonprofit sector experience was a significant predictor of time to the executive position, but that other career variables, such as education, credentials, and other previous experiences did not significantly impact the time to the position. This study adds to what we know about the professionalization of the nonprofit sector and raises questions about what signals readiness for the sector’s executive position.

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