Unit curriculum evaluation of pharmacist training course

Abstract

Background: Our research focuses on developing a correlation matrix that illustrates the relationship between courses and the program’s learning outcomes. These outcomes encompass the knowledge, skills, and attitudes expected of graduating students. Aim: Assess the alignment with Program Outcomes (PLO) to attain Unit Learning Outcomes (CLO) for the ‘Pharmacist’ Development Unit. Materials and Methods: Objectives 1 and 2: Employ an analytical research method grounded in evidence-based learning content and outcomes assessment. /Matrix 1,2/ Materials: Two courses were randomly chosen from a pool of 97 courses outlined in the pharmacist training program. Based on the perspective that a graduate from ASUU as a pharmacist serves as a customer-centric pharmaceutical care provider, capable of collaboration and adept at studying tests, an evaluation of the utilization of the ‘Complex Pharmaceutical Competence Structure’ was conducted. Results: The correlation between outcomes of the ‘Pharmacist’ specialization training and those of the ‘Pharmaceutical Economics and Pharmaceutical Technology’ course is robustly associated with Course A and less so with Course B. Topics covered in the ‘Economics and Pharmaceutical Technology’ and ‘Pharmaceutical Economics and Pharmaceutical Technology’ courses are addressed through lectures, practicals, seminars, and homework. However, their alignment with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes is somewhat loosely connected. Conclusions: 1. The outcomes of the “Pharmacist” specialist training program have overlooked the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for students in certain professional courses. Specifically, there’s a noticeable gap in the development of learning outcomes within the “Pharmaceutical Economics and Pharmaceutical Technology” course. 2. Subject matter covered in specialized courses aligns moderately to strongly with the objectives of the “Pharmacist” specialist training program, showcasing a correlation in the achieved results.