Pharmacy Student Learning Outcomes

General Outcomes

A.  Critical Thinking and Decision Making Abilities - Demonstrate critical thinking skills in making informed, rational, and responsible decisions. 

1. Demonstrate the use of critical thinking skills to identify problems, goals, and alternatives to assess, prioritize, and solve problems.
2. Evaluate decisions by integrating factors such as, scientific, social, cultural, economic, and ethical issues in decision making.
3. Take responsibility for the outcomes of each decision made.

B.  Communication Abilities and Skills - Use appropriate and effective communication in all situations.

1. Demonstrate appropriate comprehension and interpretation in reading, listening, and use of data.
2. Demonstrate effective writing, speaking, reading, listening, and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills that apply aspects of cultural competency.

C.  Self-Assessment and Life-Long Learning Skills - Demonstrate the ability and take responsibility for self-assessment and learning.

1. Demonstrate the ability to accurately self-assess strengths and areas needing improvement.
2. Take responsibility for maintaining professional competency through life-long learning.

D.  Appreciation and Understanding of the Social Sciences, Humanities, Aesthetics (i.e., Fine Arts) and International and Multicultural experiences - Demonstrate an understanding and the ability to effectively use ideas and skills from social sciences, humanities, fine arts, and international and multicultural experiences.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts from areas such as, music, art, literature, political science, foreign cultures, psychology, religion, sociology, history, and philosophy.
2. Appreciate the impact that these areas have on society and one’s own personal and professional life.

E.  Knowledge of the Principles and Application of the Scientific Method - Articulate and apply the principles of science and mathematics in experimental design, analysis of data, and evaluation of the scientific validity of investigational studies.

F.  Leadership and Social Responsibility - Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of leadership and social responsibility and apply these concepts to personal and professional life.

Professional Outcomes

A.  Medication therapy management: Patient-centered - Apply knowledge of the biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and medication therapy management principles to provide patient-centered care.

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding and ability to use critical thought processes in the following areas:
   Biomedical Sciences,
   Pharmaceutical Sciences,
   Behavioral, Administrative and Social Sciences,
   Clinical Sciences
2. Demonstrate professional competency in the provision of patient-centered medication therapy management which includes:
   Preparation, dispensing and administration of medications in multiple practice settings
   Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate safe and effective evidence-based medication therapy regimens to optimize patient outcomes
   Communicate and collaborate with other health-care professionals to provide patient-centered care

B.  Medication therapy management:  Population-based - Apply knowledge of the biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and medication therapy management principles to promote health, wellness and prevent disease with a population-based focus.

1. Develop and implement population-specific, evidence-based programs and protocols to resolve public health problems.
2. Communicate and collaborate with other health-care professionals and policy makers to promote public health and wellness.

C.  Acquisition, Use and Communication of Professional Information - Obtain, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in professional settings.

1. Demonstrate the ability to effectively counsel patients regarding medication therapy and to clearly and concisely document pharmacy practice activities in the patient medical records.
2. Use current technology to retrieve, analyze, and correctly interpret the professional, lay and scientific literature to effectively communicate medical information and therapeutic recommendations to patients, families, health care providers and the community at large.
3. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate through professional writing.
4. Demonstrate effective intra- and/or inter-disciplinary skills.

D.  Management Skills - Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and behaviors to effectively manage professional practices.

1. Apply the laws, regulations, and standards of pharmacy practice in professional settings.
2. Apply management concepts to effectively manage professional resources.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of U.S. health care systems and their effect on management, decision-making and operations.

E.  Professional Development and Professional Contributions - Demonstrate the ability for continuous professional development and understand the importance of contributions to the profession.

1. Demonstrate the ability for continuous professional development, and contribute to the profession.
2. Understand the role and value of professional organizations, and the importance of individual participation.

F.  Values, Ethical Principles, and Professionalism - Demonstrate values and ethical principles and maintain professionalism in all situations.

1. Integrate ethical principles and theories, with the thoughts and values of self and others, to make decisions in personal, societal, and professional situations.
2. Conduct personal behavior in a professional manner at all times.