West Coast University Mission Statement At West Coast University, we embrace a student-centric leaning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways through which students develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world.
School of Pharmacy Mission Statement The School of Pharmacy is a learning community that: Prepares students to serve patients as a member of an interprofessional team Engages in scholarship Delivers a dynamic curriculum emphasizing evidencebased practice Serves the community through outreach
School of Pharmacy Vision Statement We are committed to providing students with a learning environment which emphasizes patient-centered care, interprofessional education, and leadership development. We are committed to fostering a culture of scholarship among students and faculty. We strive to lead the pharmacy profession to the forefront of an integrated and innovative practice.
West Coast University Core Values Academic Integrity Intellectual honestly Culture of mutual respect Student Learning Community Student Centricity Agility and responsiveness
School of Pharmacy Core Values Collaboration Integrity Leadership Compassion Open-mindedness Credibility Excellence Diversity Adaptable Accountability
School of Pharmacy Mission-Derived Goals To prepare students for the provision of patientcentered care To offer students an interactive learning environment that utilizes advanced technology To enhance student s critical thinking abilities necessary for the evolving healthcare environment To prepare students to become competent and integral members of a healthcare team To engage graduates in life-long community outreach To foster a culture of research and scholarship
School of Pharmacy Program Learning Objectives Provide optimal patient-care Graduates identify and respect patient differences, values, preferences and expressed needs They identify medication-related problems, formulate medication treatment plans and monitor and evaluate patient response to pharmacotherapy They listen to and educate patients and/or caregivers to optimize health outcomes Collaborate as a member of interprofessional healthcare teams Graduates collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to achieve quality patient outcomes Employ evidence-based practice Graduates integrate basic science knowledge into clinical practice They evaluate and assimilate scientific evidence and patient specific information to continuously improve patient care
School of Pharmacy Program Learning Objectives Utilize medication-use systems, drug and health information, and other technologies Graduates use resources of the health care system to provide safe, accurate and timely medication distribution, and improve therapeutic outcomes They utilize human, physical, fiscal, informational, medical, and technological resources in compliance with state and federal regulations to optimize the delivery of health care and medication safety Engage in the promotion of public health through pharmacy services Graduates engage patients and communities in promoting health improvement, literacy, wellness, and disease prevention They employ concepts of disease prevention and public health promotion into their practice and utilize available resources at the local, state and federal levels to address public health issues
School of Pharmacy Program Learning Objectives Demonstrate effective communication skills Graduates communicate effectively in verbal and written formats They discuss ideas and concepts in audience-appropriate language and relay information in a logical and concise manner. They accurately and persuasively convey proposals and recommendations Demonstrate professionalism Graduates demonstrate accountability, responsibility and leadership skills They adhere to a high level of professional standards They draw from professional values to make informed, rational and ethical decisions
School of Pharmacy Curriculum Overview The goal of the curriculum at WCU School of Pharmacy is: To offer a professional program which provides students with the foundational knowledge and allows them to develop the skills and values (attitudes) needed to obtain the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students will be in an environment which will foster their transformation into pharmacists capable of providing safe and effective medication therapy management in any setting and will meet the challenges of a dynamic health care environment. The graduates of the program will be prepared to provide patient-centered care, draw from professional values to make informed, rational and ethical decisions. Public health, health disparities, and cultural diversity will be emphasized. The importance of functioning as a member of an interprofessional team and advocating for the profession will also be highlighted.
School of Pharmacy Curriculum Overview The curriculum is designed to prepare students to understand the current practice of pharmacy and to anticipate its evolution. Initial courses will build a solid foundation in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and social/administrative sciences. Throughout the curriculum, emphasis will be placed on activities that promote critical thinking and problem solving. Written and oral communication skills will be developed using appropriate and current technology. Active and group-based learning activities, personal responsibility; self-assessment and community outreach will allow graduates the opportunity to develop personal ethics and professional skills to maximally benefit the local areas that the campus serves. Elective didactic courses and APPEs will be offered which allow individual students the opportunity to explore specialized areas of pharmacy practice.
School of Pharmacy Experiential Education Overview The curriculum s Pharmacy Practice Experiences include IPPEs, Simulations, and APPEs, each designed to provide a structured, learning process for the students to eventually be able to demonstrate the PLOs upon graduation. They are designed as a continuum of developing the student s abilities (knowledge, skills, and attitudes/values) that evolves as the student progresses through the curriculum. With IPPEs and Simulations integrated across the PY1-3, and APPE s, students will have significant, structured time across each year to integrate, apply, reinforce and reflect on their practice abilities. The overall goals of the Experiential Program are to: Develop entry pharmacists to practice at most major pharmacy sites; and Prepare students to achieve the various competencies detailed in the Program Learning Outcomes
School of Pharmacy IPPE Overview The IPPE program is designed as a three-week full-time experience over a 2-block schedule at the end of fall semesters and at the beginning of spring semesters. This schedule will be for the first three professional years (PY1 PY3). Each student will complete his or her required IPPE in one of these blocks. In the other block during the same year, students not in practice sites will complete Community Outreach activities (PY1) or Patient Simulation/IPE (PY2 & 3). YEAR EXPERIENTIAL CONTACT HOURS WEEKS 1 Community Pharmacy Practice 120 3 2 Institutional Pharmacy Practice 120 3 3 Home Infusion Pharmacy Practice 120 3 TOTAL 360
School of Pharmacy IPPE Overview Students will be required to complete a number of internet-based reflection exercises throughout the 15 day experience. Students will be encouraged to share experiences from their practice site. Exercises will be designed to allow students to self-reflect on their own experiences, encourage discussion amongst students about what their IPPE means for them, and assist peers to make their own IPPE experience more rewarding. Reflection exercises with be monitored and moderated by the OEE.
School of Pharmacy APPE Overview Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) begin in the summer semester after the PY3. Students must satisfactorily complete all didactic course requirements as well as IPPEs prior to the start of APPE. During the PY4, each student must complete four required rotations in specified areas of community practice, institutional practice, ambulatory care, and acute care medicine as well as two elective rotations, examples of which include: Academic Teaching, Long Term Care, Hospice, Home Infusion, Regulatory Affairs/Associations, Pharmaceutical Industry, Nuclear Pharmacy, Drug Information, Global Pharmacy, Institutional Pharmacy management, as well as advanced clinical electives in geriatric, pediatrics, critical care, emergency medicine, infectious disease/hiv, cardiology, GI/Nutrition, psychiatry, and oncology.
School of Pharmacy APPE Overview The APPE calendar has been aligned with the other California Schools/Colleges of Pharmacy, to ensure ease of placement and integration with APPE students from neighboring schools. There are a total of eight APPE time slots during the calendar year, which will provide each student one off rotation. The eighth block will be used for remediation purposes to allow students to make up any failed APPEs prior to graduation. Each APPE is a six-week long intensive, hands-on experience designed to prepare the student for the practice of pharmacy. The APPE curricular components are designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in didactic courses and IPPEs to advanced pharmacy practice experiences.
School of Pharmacy APPE Overview APPE EXPERIENTIAL CONTACT HOURS WEEKS 1 Advanced Community Practice 240 6 2 Advanced Institutional Practice 240 6 3 Ambulatory Care 240 6 4 Acute Care 240 6 5 Elective 240 6 6 Elective 240 6 TOTAL 1440
School of Pharmacy Preceptor Expectations The School of Pharmacy expects its preceptors to: Accept the responsibility and the challenge of guiding and training the student pharmacist in areas consistent with course learning objectives Show a willingness to devote adequate time for proper instruction Serve as a role model for the student pharmacist and exhibit exemplary professional ideals as reflected through appearance, attitudes, and accomplishments in practice Assure that adequate practice opportunities are made available to the student pharmacist and that appropriate mentoring and supervision is provided
School of Pharmacy Preceptor Expectations The School of Pharmacy expects its preceptors to: Follow the program outline to provide the student pharmacist with a consistent practice experience, and assess their performance relative to the course learning objectives Set clear expectations for the student pharmacist regarding appearance, conduct, attitude, scheduling of hours, assignments and projects to complete, as well as general policies and procedures of practice Work with the student pharmacist to identify his or her strengths and weaknesses
School of Pharmacy Preceptor Expectations The School of Pharmacy expects its preceptors to: Provide a fair and constructive evaluation of the student pharmacist s ability (knowledge, skills and attitude/values) to perform designated activities Complete evaluations in a timely manner at the mid and endpoint of each experience Provide the student pharmacist access to professional references Communicate any problems regarding the experience or significant behavioral deficiencies of the student pharmacist to the Office of Experiential Education
School of Pharmacy Student Expectations The School of Pharmacy expects its students to: Always remember they represent West Coast University School of Pharmacy when visiting clinical practice sites and as such are expected to demonstrate professional and ethical behavior at all times. Always be respectful and courteous to patients, other healthcare providers and all those you come into contact with as WCU-SOP representatives. Be proactive about the opportunities to learn with their professional practice experiences, this will require students to actively participate and effectively communicate.
School of Pharmacy Student Expectations The School of Pharmacy expects its students to: Always interpret the guidance and feedback from a preceptor as an opportunity to learn. Actively engage in communications with physicians, patients, and other healthcare professionals, but only under the direct supervision and authorization of their preceptor. Never be afraid to admit they do not know the answer to a question or request, nor be afraid to ask for assistance when needed. Never question the advice or directions given by a preceptor in front of patients, or other healthcare providers. Discuss any differences or conflicts with their preceptor in a timely fashion.
School of Pharmacy Preceptor Resources Preceptor development programs currently offered by WCU-SOP: The Collaborative Education Institute (CEI) Preceptor Development Program found at: http://www.theceinstitute.org/preceptor.aspx The Pharmacist s Letter Preceptor Training and Resources Network found at: www.pharmacistsletter.com/?referer=westcoast%2fptrn WCU library access, including access to drug information resources and clinical research portals After precepting students for two consecutive years, submission of an application, and review by the OEE, preceptors will be offered an adjunct faculty appointment and provided the title of Adjunct Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate to their practice experience.
School of Pharmacy Experiential Management System To assist in program management, the OEE has implemented the Experiential Learning Management System (ELMS), RXPreceptor. Preceptors can use the system to complete many functions that aid communication with students, other preceptors, and the OEE to: Access student contact information Complete student competency evaluations View student s prior evaluations Post and update contact information View student s prior and subsequent rotations Validate student time sheets Report student absences
School of Pharmacy EE Policy and Procedure Manual For Experiential Education policies and procedures related to : Attendance Dress Code Experiential Dismissal Confidentiality Communication expectations Drugs and alcohol Criminal History Checks Professional Conduct Student health and safety policies Please consult the Experiential Education Policies and Procedures Manual on RXPreceptor
School of Pharmacy Contact Information Pharmacy Education at WCU-SOP would not be complete without the wisdom and expertise provided by our preceptors. The true success of WCU-SOP can only be fully realized when we consider the selfless contribution of our preceptors who appreciate the value of giving back to the profession they care so much about. THANK YOU for everything you do to ensure that our graduates can continue to make our profession greater than ever. For additional information about being a preceptor for WCU-SOP, please contact us at: West Coast University School of Pharmacy Office of Experiential Education 590 N. Vermont Ave Los Angeles CA 90004 Telephone Number: (323) 284-4799 efax Number: (213) 377-5489 e-mail: expedu@westcoastuniversity.edu Website: http://pharmacy.westcoastuniversity.edu/pharmacy-program/experiential-education.html