Abstract
The pharmacoinformatics course (PHC500) aims to expose Malaysian UiTM undergraduate pharmacy students to the multidisciplinary field of pharmacoinformatics. The content of the course comprises of topics such as drug information and pharmacy information systems with practice relevant skills. This information is expected to be relevant to these graduates in their future responsibilities in the various fields of pharmacy. Aim: The current study will present a critical review of PHC500 by assessing the programme content and the teaching methods adopted. Its effectiveness is also measured by considering the feedback of students. Results and discussion: 89 out of 121 of the respondents thought that the course was well conducted and the course contents were interesting. Approximately 90 % of respondents also believed that the course content was relevant to their future needs as practising pharmacists. However, they would prefer a shorter duration and less labour-intensive assignment due to the fact that it is a one-credit-hour course. The course curriculum was reorganised in order to better reflect these course outcomes and student learning. The student feedback on the effectiveness and delivery of this course is very positive. Conclusion: The success of the programme will ensure students receive the technical skills and knowledge to allow them to confidently address pharmacy issues within this era of information. The current study showed the importance that the clinical curriculum for PHC500 be revised. The adopted approach to practice-based learning could potentially be used as a blueprint to allow a common focus for successful outcome-based education (OBE).
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AP Dr. Sariwati Mohd Sharif, AP Dr. Hadzli Hashim and Dr. Hajah Zainab Mohd Noor, lecturers of Certificate in Education (CiED), iLQAM, UiTM, Prof. Aishah Adam (dean), Dr. Mizaton Hazizul Hasan and Dr Nor Amlizan Ramli (deputy dean) as well as staffs of the Faculty of Pharmacy of UiTM Puncak Alam.
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Ming, L.C., Mei, Y.S., Muhammad, A.M., Hussain, M., Manan, M.M. (2015). Outcome Base Approach for a New Pharmacoinformatics Course for Bachelor of Pharmacy Programme. In: Tang, S., Logonnathan, L. (eds) Taylor’s 7th Teaching and Learning Conference 2014 Proceedings. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-399-6_37
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