Office of Pharmacy Experiential
Education
Policies and Procedures Manual
Updated December 2015
Table of Contents
Program Description………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
IPPE Selection & Scheduling Procedure . ..................................................................................................... 4
APPE Selection & Scheduling Procedure ..................................................................................................... 5
Rotation Change Request Policy and Procedure……………………………………………………………….6
Summer Internships Policy ............................................................................................................................... 6
Guidelines Students Must Follow ................................................................................................................... 7
Contacting Preceptors Student Policy…… ……………………………………………………………………...8
Attendance Policy…………………………………………………………………………………9
Adverse Weather Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Confidentiality Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Dress Code Policy....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Anti-Harrassment Policy ................................................................................................................................. 12
Drugs & Alcohol Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Infection Control (Immunization) Guidelines......................................................................................... 13
Incident Reporting………………………………………………………………...……………..15
CPR Certification………………………………………………………...………………………………………………...17
Required Annual Training: OSHA and HIPPA…………………………………………………………………18
Competency Checklist Completion Policy ................................................................................................ 18
Delayed Graduation Policy ............................................................................................................................. 19
E-Professionalism…………………………………………………………………………………………………………21
Student & Preceptor Evaluation Policy……………………………………………………….....21
Cheating & Plagiarism Policy ......................................................................................................................... 22
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Housing & Transportation Policy ................................................................................................................ 22
Employment & Other Coursework While Conducting Practice Experiences Policy ................ 23
Criminal Background Check Policy ............................................................................................................. 23
Electronic Portfolio Policy .............................................................................................................................. 24
Technical Standards Policy …………………………………………………………………………………………...25
Accessing Electronic Resources from Off-Campus…………………………………………………………..27
Preceptor and Faculty Awards……………………………………………………….……………………………...28
Advisory Committee…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………28
PRECEPTOR RESOURCES
CE Credit for Precepting………………………………………………………..………………………………………29
FERPA……………………………………………………………………………………….……………….………………...29
Preceptor Criteria……………………………………………………………………………………….………………...29
Preceptor Adjunct Faculty Appointment……………………………………………………….……………….31
Practice Site Criteria……………………………………………………………………………………………………..32
Pharmacy Licensure Verification Policy………………………………………………………………………...33
Preceptor Training and Development……………………………………………………………………………33
Sample IPPE Rotation Calendars………………………………………………………….………………………..35
Sample APPE Rotation Calendars………………………………………………………………………………….37
OPEE Contacts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 40
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Program Description
The experiential component of the curriculum consists of an Introduction to Pharmacy
Practice course, introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) conducted in the
summers between the first and second academic years, and advanced practice experiences
(APPEs) conducted in the fourth professional year. The experiential curriculum is designed
to assist in optimally preparing pharmacists for current and future practice. IPPEs aid in
student pharmacists professional, skill, and knowledge development in the community and
hospital settings. APPEs provide real practice opportunities to expand upon the knowledge
and skills acquired during the didactic coursework and the IPPEs.
In the summer between the first and second years, most students complete:
 Required, month long IPPE in a community pharmacy
In the summer between the second and third years, most students complete:
 Required, month long IPPE in hospital pharmacy
Fourth year APPEs are conducted over the entire final year of the program. The following
are included:
 Two months of internal medicine
 One month of ambulatory care
 One month of advanced community
 One month of geriatrics
 One month of advanced hospital
 One month of an elective rotation
 One month of a second elective rotation
 One month of a third elective rotation
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE)
Selection & Scheduling Procedure
P1 Students for PHAR505 (Introductory Community Pharmacy) Rotation
In the fall semester in the PHAR 315 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice I course, the Office
of Pharmacy Experiential Education (OPEE) meets with the P1 class to share general
information about how PHAR505 is conducted within the curriculum. During this meeting,
students draw a lottery number and are provided with a list of available sites for
completing PHAR505 during the summer months (May, June and July) as well as during
December (of their P2 year). These rotations are considered “in-system” and will be
selected by students via a lottery. Information is also provided regarding the process for
conducting an out-of-system rotation (i.e., not on the in-system list and the student
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arranges their own site/preceptor). Generally, out-of-system contact information must be
provided to the Office of Pharmacy Experiential Education by early January prior to
conducting the summer rotation. During January or February in the Intro to Pharmacy
Practice course, the students, who decide to choose an in-system rotation, will use their
lottery number to select their rotation. The OPEE will confirm these selections with the
sites and schedule the student in RXpreceptorTM. For out-of-system rotations, the OPEE
will use the submitted forms to obtain a contact and set-up the rotation. The student will
then be scheduled in RXpreceptorTM. There are times when the legal department cannot
reach an agreement with the site and we have to work with the student to identify other
options. Typically by mid-March-early April all PHAR505 out-of-system rotations are
approved and scheduled.
P2 Students for PHAR507 (Introductory Hospital Pharmacy) Rotation
In the fall semester, in the PHAR 409 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice III course, the
Office of Pharmacy Experiential Education (OPEE) meets with the P2 class to share general
information about how PHAR507 is conducted within the curriculum. During this meeting,
students draw a lottery number and are provided with a list of available sites for PHAR507
during the summer months (May, June and July) as well as during December (of their P3
year). These rotations are considered “in-system” and will be selected by students via a
lottery in November. Information is also provided regarding the process for conducting an
out-of-system rotation. Generally, out-of-system contact information must be provided to
the OPEE by mid-September. The OPEE will confirm student selections with the sites and
schedule the student in RXpreceptorTM. For out-of-system rotations, the OPEE will use the
submitted forms to obtain a contact and set-up the rotation. The student will then be
scheduled in RXpreceptorTM. There are times when the University’s legal department
cannot reach an agreement with the site and we have to work with the student to identify
other options. Typically by mid-March-early April all PHAR507 out-of-system rotations are
approved and scheduled.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)
Selection & Scheduling
During the summer between the P2 and P3 year, rising P3 students will receive an email
from the OPEE announcing the date for an August class meeting and opening the ability to
submit geographic region preferences and any “special requests” related to scheduling
rotations for the P4 year. Students will enter their top three choices for a geographic
region during the P4 year. [Current CPHS APPE Geographic Regions are: WinstonSalem/Greensboro; Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill (Triangle); Fayetteville/Lumberton;
Greenville/Wilson; and Wilmington.] The OPEE uses a lottery process to assign students to
geographic regions. In August of the P3 year, the OPEE will meet with the class to share
general information about how APPEs are selected and scheduled and to review the
experiential calendar for important dates. During this first meeting, geographic placement
will be released. The process and deadline for regional exchange will be reviewed.
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Students will have a designated time frame to trade/exchange geographic region
assignments. Upon the appointed deadline, the geographic region assignments will be
finalized.
After geographic regions are finalized, the OPEE will have students enter preferences for
the majority of their required rotations: Advanced Community; Ambulatory Care;
Geriatrics; and Internal Medicine (2 months). The OPEE will then schedule students for
required rotations. Typically, required rotation schedules are released to the students in
early October. At this same time the students are provided with a listing of available
Advanced Hospital rotation sites and an Elective listing (i.e., in-system Advanced Hospital
and Electives) and students draw lottery numbers that will be used to select an Advanced
Hospital Rotation and three elective rotations. Students are also provided with information
on how to obtain “out-of-system” Advanced Hospital and/or elective rotation(s). [Contact
information for “out-of-system” rotations is generally due to the OPEE by early January.]
In late October or early November, the lottery will be held for students to choose an
Advanced Hospital rotation and three elective rotations. The OPEE will use Nov-January to
confirm and lock-in lottery selections and schedule these in RXpreceptorTM. Also, between
January and March, the OPEE works to obtain contracts and to secure out-of-system
Advanced Hospital and electives for students.
Prior to scheduling, students may forward “special requests”, such as a specific month off
during the P4 year, to the Director of Experiential Education. These will be reviewed, but
there are no guarantees that these requests can be honored. Honoring special requests
may result in a delay in graduation.
No rotation schedule is 100% locked. At times the OPEE must change students’ schedules
to adjust for preceptor and contract changes. Students should be aware that their schedule
could change over time. Scheduling inflexible engagements, events and vacations during
previously identified “off” months is highly discouraged.
Rotation Change Request
Once rotation assignments have been made and finalized, student requests for changes will
not be accepted, except for extreme circumstances or justifiable cause that would require
such consideration. All requests for rotation changes must be made in writing, via email, to
the Director of Experiential Education and Vice Chair of Professional Education. Due to the
complexity of rotation schedules and assignments, students should not contact individual
preceptors regarding a rotation change.
Summer Internships Policy
Students who are selected for competitive paid internships, such as those offered by
national chain pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and national pharmacy
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organizations, cannot receive academic credit, based on ACPE standards and guidelines.
However, Campbell University CPHS encourages rising P2 and P3 students in good
academic standing to apply for such internships, based on their professional interests.
Typically rising P2 students conduct their PHAR505 (Introductory to Community
Pharmacy) and rising P3 students conduct their PHAR507 (Introductory to Hospital
Pharmacy) practices experiences in the summer. If a student applies for and is selected for
a competitive, paid internship during the summer, he/she should notify the Director of
Experiential Education immediately to reschedule his/her PHAR505 or PHAR507 rotation.
Generally, a student’s rotation will be rescheduled for the month of December following the
summer internship.
P3 student pharmacists should discuss their desire to apply for a national competitive
internship with the OPEE prior to applying. The complexity of rotation schedules makes it
difficult to change schedules once set. Thus, if a P3 student participates in an internship
that requires the cancellation and rescheduling of rotations, timely graduation cannot be
guaranteed.
Guidelines Students Must Follow
The student must:
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Maintain all required documentation in MagnusTM or failure to do so may
result in rotation cancellation and possible graduation delay.
Be directly responsible to the preceptor with regard to all facets of the
practice experience.
Communicate to the best of his/her ability with the preceptor, patients,
physicians, pharmacists, and all other health professionals regarding drug
therapy issues encountered.
Apply the laws and regulations that govern pharmacy practice in the
appropriate manner and seek clarification from the preceptor regarding any
professional, legal, or ethical issues.
Never act without the authority of the preceptor, in regard to the
prescription process, advising patients or health professionals, or other
professional activities.
Master the routine and site-specific procedures of each practice experience
in a timely manner in order to allow for a maximum time to gain knowledge,
competence and skills specific to that practice experience.
Complete the various tasks assigned by the preceptor during each practice
experience (i.e., reports, case studies, etc.). Failure to complete any
assignment by the due date may result in a "0" for that task. To receive a
passing grade in a practice experience, every assignment for that practice
experience must be completed by the student.
Not accept or receive remuneration, either directly or indirectly, for
participation in the professional experience program.
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Not accept an assignment to a preceptor who is a family member or other
individual related in any way, nor choose a preceptor where a prior
employee/employer relationship existed.
Participate in professional liability insurance program provided by CPHS
professional liability policy. (Cost of this policy is included in the professional
fee required for academic registration)
Report to the site assigned at the time designated.
Realize that although it is rare, changes in a student's schedule may be
required by the Vice Chairman or Director, and the OPEE reserves the right
to change a practice experience schedule for any student at any time.
Unforeseen circumstances such as the departure of a preceptor, disaffiliation
with a site, closing of a facility, or other unforeseen situations may
necessitate such a change.
Repeat a failed rotation (other than Advanced Community) with a Campbell
faculty member. Students may be required to complete a practice experience
schedule different from one that was originally assigned. In consultation
with the Vice Chairman, Director, and Department Chair, the OPEE may also
require such students to complete practice experiences that will serve to
strengthen the student's experiential database in the noted deficient areas.
Realize that students may not "withdraw" from any practice experience after
the practice experience has begun. Any interruption in the practice
experience for illness/emergency must be presented to and reviewed by the
Director of Experiential Education and the Vice Chair of Professional
Education with input from the student and preceptor.
Protect patient-specific information in accordance with laws and practice site
regulations. Mishandling patient-specific information may result in failure.
Contacting Preceptors: Student Policy
Students must contact their preceptor by phone or email no less than two (2) weeks from
the start of the rotation. The student should introduce himself/herself and confirm the
exact date, time, and location that the student should report on the first day. The student
should inquire about any specific readings or assignments that should be completed in
preparation for the rotation experience.
If a student is unable to reach a preceptor, he/she should immediately contact the OPEE for
assistance.
Attendance Policy
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Students must complete the rotation from start date to end date (160 hour
minimum obligation) within the time frame of the rotation (as listed in
RXpreceptorTM), or make up deficiencies within an acceptable time frame as
determined by the preceptor, OPEE, or University Policy. If the student does not
complete the required 160 hours within the month rotation because of excused
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absences , the student will receive an incomplete on his/her transcript until the
student completes the required hours.
Students are expected to be at the site promptly at the designated start time and
stay until dismissed by the preceptor. Failure to do so may result in a reduced grade
for professionalism.
Students must attend all scheduled and assigned activities (e.g., work rounds,
attending rounds, preceptor conferences, etc.) at the prescribed times for a
minimum of 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday (unless otherwise directed by
the preceptor). Failure to attend all scheduled activities without prior permission
from the preceptor may be grounds for failure of the rotation.
Some rotations/preceptors may require students to work outside of the typical
Monday through Friday schedule. Sites that require a nontraditional schedule on a
regular basis will be noted in RXpreceptorTM.
Students must notify the preceptor as soon as possible if he/she will be late or
unable to be present at the site on a given day. Tardiness or missing days for
"personal" reasons is considered unprofessional behavior. Students must use
reasonable discretion in absence from a site due to personal illness. Any absence of
two days or more will require a written evaluation by a primary care provider.
Tardiness, as defined by the preceptor, will result in the following: 1st offense –
verbal warning, 2nd offense – written warning, 3rd offense – lowering final score one
letter grade, 4th offense – is grounds for dismissal/failure from the rotation. In the
case of rotations that last more than one month, warnings issued in the first month
apply to the second month.
Any unexcused absence from a rotation is considered unprofessional behavior. A
student with one (1) unexcused absence will result in lowering the final score one
letter grade; two (2) unexcused absences will result in dismissal/failure of that
rotation.
Students seeking residency or fellowship appointments are allowed up to four (4)
excused absences per month for interviewing. Students are responsible for
notifying the preceptor and discussing specific dates as soon as possible. (This may
occur well in advance of the affected rotation.) Missed days for interviews (or other
reasons) may have to be made up at the discretion of the preceptor.
While unexpected absences are sometimes necessary, students should not make
plans to miss a rotation date without prior approval from the preceptor. Students
should utilize a day during one of their open three months for planned vacations
and events.
Adverse Weather Policy
In the event of adverse weather, the student pharmacist should contact his/her preceptor
for instructions. If possible, preliminary plans should be discussed ahead of time. If a
student pharmacist does not feel it is safe to travel, the preceptor should allow the student
to make up the missed time.
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Confidentiality Policy
The student must:
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Uphold the highest standards of practice including confidentiality of prescription
information, patient profile information, site pricing systems or fee structures, drug
orders (including narcotics), professional policies, etc.
Protect the confidentiality of each patient and should not photocopy or print from
any part of the patient's chart or discuss with persons not involved in the patient's
care. Students should not identify any patient by name or discuss a patient's
medical problems in any public place (such as coffee shops, halls, elevators, etc.).
Understand confidentiality breeches may be subject to failure of the rotation as well
as immediate dismissal from the practice site.
Not include protected health information identifying a specific individual on any
electronic or word processing documents (medication list, SOAP notes, case
presentations, patient work-ups, etc.). For example, identify patients using initials
rather than full names.
Dispose of any confidential patient information in the manner designated by the site
as soon as the material is no longer needed and dispose of all materials at the end of
the rotation.
Dress Code Policy
Student pharmacists of the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences are
representatives of the School and personal appearance reflects how colleagues, patients,
and the community views the student, the program, and ultimately the pharmacy
profession. Lab coats and professional attire are expected to be clean, neat, and the
appropriate size since they represent pharmacy as a professional career. Clothing that is
“trendy,” “fashionable,” or “expensive” does not imply that it is professional.
More specific or additional dress requirements may be mandated by various institutions
and practice sites. In these instances, the rotation site’s dress code overrides the
Experiential Education Program dress code below. NOTE: It is the student pharmacist’s
responsibility to confirm dress code requirements prior to starting each rotation.
1. Lab Coat: Student pharmacists must wear an ironed (wrinkle-free), clean, short
white lab coat with a Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
logo.
2. Name Tag: Student pharmacists should always wear their CPHS name tag so that it
is visible on the front upper torso. Site-specific name tags may also be required and
worn in accordance to the site’s policy.
3. Attire:
 Men: Student pharmacists should wear collared shirts tucked in, ties, khaki
or dress pants, and socks.
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Women: Student pharmacists should wear professional dresses or skirts
which should not come higher than 2” above the knee when sitting, dress
slacks, and blouses.
 Shoes: Professional-looking dress shoes with non-skid, quiet soles and low
to moderate heel are recommended. Shoes must be closed-toed.
 Inappropriate and Unacceptable Attire: Student pharmacists should
never wear denim pants of any color, shorts, sweat pants, overalls, T-shirts,
sweatshirts, bare-shouldered garments (i.e., spaghetti straps, tube tops),
leather skirts, leather pants, leggings, yoga pants, or sunglasses. Clothing
that exposes the midriff, cleavage, immodest attire or attire that reveals
undergarments, and clothing with frayed hems are also inappropriate.
Hospital scrubs are not permissible unless explicitly allowed by the
preceptor in defined areas of the clinical site. Athletic shoes, flip flops, boots
that come above the knee, platform shoes, and shoes with excessive heels (>
2.5 inches) are inappropriate.
Nails: Student pharmacists should make sure their nails are clean and wellmanicured and of a length that will not interfere with the duties of a pharmacist.
Artificial nails, including but not limited to acrylic nails, all overlays, tips, extensions,
tapes, inlays, and wraps are permitted only in accordance with the practice site.
Nail jewelry is not permitted. If color is worn, it should be conservative in color;
chipped polish is not allowed.
Hair: Student pharmacists should maintain clean, well-groomed hair that should be
worn in such a manner that it presents a professional image. Unusual and unnatural
color or tones (other than black, brown, blonde, red or gray) and unusual hairstyles
must be avoided. All facial hair must be trimmed and kept clean.
Jewelry: Student pharmacists should wear jewelry at a minimum or not at all.
Earrings should be worn in a professional manner and are limited to one or two per
ear. Gauging, visible body piercings (e.g., tongue piercing, nose piercing, and
eyebrow rings/bars, etc.) are not permitted.
Tattoos and Body Adornments: Student pharmacists must wear clothing so that
tattoos are not visible. Added body adornments (e.g., crystals, rhinestones, etc.) are
not permitted.
Fragrances: Student pharmacists should use products necessary to avoid body
odor and to maintain a neutral fragrance. Student pharmacists should not wear
cologne, perfume, after shave, scented lotion, or scented hair products so that it is
apparent to others.
Hats: Student pharmacists are not permitted to wear any headwear (e.g., hats)
other than for religious purposes.
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If a student pharmacist’s attire fails to meet the standards consistent with professional
dress, as determined by the preceptor, the student may be asked to leave and return with
suitable attire as defined above or in accordance with the site’s dress code. Time away
from the rotation due to inappropriate attire will be considered “unexcused” and the
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student pharmacist will be subject to disciplinary action as determined by the Office of
Experiential Programs.
Anti-Harassment Policy
Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is committed to providing and
maintaining learning and training environments that are free of all forms of harassment
and discrimination. CUCPHS will not tolerate harassment within our campus or affiliate
training sites whether committed by staff, students, preceptors or faculty.
For the purposes of this policy, harassment is defined as any type of behavior, which is
based on age, religion, gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, sexual
orientation, marital status, or pregnancy that interferes with an individual’s work or
academic performance or creates an intimidating or hostile work or academic
environment.
The University does not permit discrimination or harassment in our programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, age,
religion, status as to veteran, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or
state or federal law.
Sexual harassment is most often defined as any unwelcome conduct of sexual nature and
can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, or
physical conduct of a sexual nature, such as assault or acts of sexual violence. Unwelcome
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature includes deliberate, repeated making of
unsolicited gestures or comments or the deliberate repeated display of offensive graphic
material which is not necessary for business purposes.
Violations of this policy:
The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is committed to the enforcement of this policy.
The OPEE will follow the University Formal Process as outlined in the Institutional Policies.
Individuals who have been found to violate this policy will be subject to the full range of
sanctions, including termination of his/her affiliation. Students that are found to violate
this policy will subject to removal from a rotation site and possible dismissal from the
program.
Subjects of harassment:
Student pharmacists who are subjects of harassment while engaged in introductory or
advanced pharmacy practice experiences should:
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Make the displeasure known to the individual(s). The law requires that the
comments be unwelcomed; therefore, it is necessary to voice your objection to the
behavior.
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The harassment should be reported the Director of Experiential Education and Vice
Chair of Professional Education.
Complaints will be kept confidential within the bounds of legal and contractual
obligations for the college to address the harassment.
The OPEE will follow University policy to address the harassment.
Retaliation:
Retaliation against an individual who complains of discriminatory harassment under this
policy is strictly prohibited.
False Accusations:
Intentionally making a false accusation of harassment is also prohibited and subject to full
sanctions, including termination of affiliation or program dismissal.
Drugs and Alcohol Policy
Any student who appears to be under the influence or impaired (i.e., a risk to patient
safety), will be dismissed, immediately. The preceptor will notify the OPEE as soon as
possible. Students impaired due to the use of illicit substances will receive a failing grade
for the rotation. If the impairment is due to a prescribed, authorized substance, then the
rotational responsibilities may be re-evaluated or rescheduled.
Urine drug screens are now required prior to admission and in the spring semester of the
first (P1), second (P2), and third (P3) professional year. These scheduled drug screens are
reviewed by the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. Any positive test results are reviewed
by committee. Positive urine drug screens may result in the inability to conduct scheduled
pharmacy practice experiences, possible delay in graduation and/or other consequences as
deemed appropriate by administration. Students during the fourth (P4) professional year
may be required to conduct additional urine drug screens as deemed necessary by clinical
training sites. Additional testing may be at the expense of the student.
Students should upload results of their urine drug screen into their MagnusTM account and
should maintain ready access to their results in the event that clinical training sites request
a copy prior to or during their practice experience.
Immunization Requirements, Infectious Control, and
Exposure (Incident Reporting) Policy
Immunizations:
During CPHS experiential training, students will be involved in direct patient care;
therefore, potentially at risk for exposure to infectious materials and patients. Students
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must provide proof of the following-immunizations/immunity as well as maintain (update
in a timely fashion) immunizations as required.
Immunization Requirements
All titers must be recorded with a numerical value; +/- will not suffice.
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Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis: Td booster within the past 10 years: Must have a
one-time dose of Tdap or Td booster, unless contraindicated.
Polio: Complete IPV or OPV series.
MMR: Two doses or laboratory evidence of immunity to each of the three diseases.
Hepatitis A: Two-vaccination series required before the end of the first professional
year, students must provide documentation of the second dose.
Hepatitis B: Students must show documentation of a three-dose series. Students
should have all 3 doses prior to being admitted.
Varicella (chicken pox): Students must either receive the two-series Varicella
vaccination or prove immunity to the Varicella virus by a positive (+) blood titer
from the lab. Documentation of “chicken pox” in your medical record is NOT
sufficient.
Tuberculin (PPD) skin test: Annually (some rotations sites require a 2-step PPD the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences will let the student know if this applies.)
If the TB skin test is positive a chest X-ray is required.
Influenza: Annual flu vaccine is required.
Personal Illness
Students presenting with signs or symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases have a
duty not to spread illness to others. Students should consult their preceptor, clinical
supervisor or the infection control office at the clinical site about the advisability of
working with patients and when it is safe to return to patient care.
Standard Precautions
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has developed precautions to prevent accidental
spread of infectious diseases to both students and patients. The most recent guidelines can
be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/pdf/isolation/Isolation2007.pdf.
Hand washing, with soap and/or antiseptic gel, is paramount. The use of gloves, masks,
and gowns may also provide additional protection. Needle sticks can be avoided. Student
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Avoid recapping used needles. Use self- capping safety needles if available.
Avoid removing used needles from disposable syringes.
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Avoid bending, breaking or manipulating used needles by hand.
Place used sharps in puncture-resistant containers.
Avoid putting fingers into sharp containers.
INCIDENT REPORTING:
Body Fluid & Needle Stick Policy & Procedure
Incidents involving needle sticks and exposure to body fluids or potential bloodborne
pathogens require immediate action to protect a student’s health and safety. If a student
sustains a needle stick or is exposed to infectious materials s/he should:
1. Immediately wash exposure site thoroughly with soap and water (or water only
for mucous membranes).
a. Wash needle stick and cuts with soap and water.
b. Flush the nose, mouth or skin with water.
c. Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline or sterile irrigants.
2. Notify the preceptor/clinical supervisor at the rotation site for assistance.
a. For pharmacy students the preceptor should notify the Office of
Pharmacy Experiential Education (800) 760-9697 (Jean White
x1709/email: [email protected] or Paige Brown 910-8145611/email: [email protected] or Tina Thornhill 910-8931402/email: [email protected]) as soon as reasonably possible to
begin the process of filing an incident report.
3. Seek immediate care for necessary lab work and post-exposure prophylaxis.
a. In the event that the rotation site has an existing exposure policy, the
student should comply with the site’s policy.
b. If the rotation site is not able to assist the student, the student should
seek care at the nearest available facility to provide appropriate care
(initial lab work for HIV, HBV,HCV and risk assessment to determine the
need for chemoprophylaxis, etc.) or students can be seen at Campbell
University Student Health Service (910-893-1516).
4. The preceptor or appropriate institutional representative should obtain consent
from the source patient for appropriate laboratory testing (i.e. HIV, HBV, and
HCV status).
a. Students should receive post-exposure prophylaxis within hours of the
exposure rather than days, per CDC recommendations, if the status of the
source patient is deemed high risk or if there is uncertainty of the source
patient’s status.
5. Some clinical sites will provide post-exposure care to students at no charge.
When this is not the case, needle sticks, and other exposure are covered under
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the Campbell University Student Accident Insurance Policy. Accidental infectious
exposure MUST be reported as directed in this policy.
a. Go to www.studentinsurance.com. In the “Find Your Institution” search box,
select your state - North Carolina and then select Campbell University.
b. Press Click Here under Account Login and type in your email address and
password to log into your account. If an account has never been set up you
can select Set up new account, and if you have forgotten your password
select Reset Your Password. If you need assistance, call 1-888-722-1668.
c. Once in your online account select Claims at the top and Accident Form.
d. Complete the accident claim form, click submit at the bottom of the page.
6. The student is required to file any personal insurance as primary coverage; the
accident policy covers the co-pay. There should be NO out-of-pocket expense for
the student.
7. Although, the preceptor or clinical supervisor may have contacted CPHS as
indicated above, the student must also contact the OPEE as soon as reasonably
possible but within a minimum of 72 hours of the exposure to finalize the
incident report.
a. The incident report shall contain:
 The date and time of exposure
 Clinical site, location and unit information
 Details of how the exposure occurred
 Details of the type and severity of the exposure
 Details about the source patient (i.e. post-exposure
management, previous vaccinations, current HIV, HBV, HCV
status)
b. The OPEE will provide a copy of the incident report to Student Health
Services. This will alert the Student Health office in the event that an
accident insurance claim needs to be filed.
c. In the event that an incident report was filed at the rotation site, a copy of
this must be sent the OPEE to be maintained in the student’s file.
8. In the event of an exposure, The National Clinician’s Post Exposure Prophylaxis
Hotline: (888) 448-4911 is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to
provide guidance in managing exposures.
Other Incidents
Incidents not involving fingersticks or exposure to body fluids or potential bloodborne
pathogens should also be reported. Students should notify the preceptor/clinical
supervisor at the rotation site for assistance. Additionally, the preceptor should notify the
OPEE at (800) 760-9697 (Jean White x1709/email: [email protected] or Paige Brown
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910-814-5611/email: [email protected] or Tina Thornhill 910-893-1402/email:
[email protected]) as soon as reasonably possible to begin the process of filing an
incident report.
The student should seek immediate care for necessary medical care. In the event that the
rotation site has an existing incident policy, the student should comply with the site’s
policy. If the rotation site is not able to assist the student, the student should seek care the
nearest available facility to provide appropriate care or students can be seen at Campbell
University Student Health Service (910-893-1516).
Although, the preceptor or clinical supervisor may have contacted CPHS as indicated above,
the student must also contact the OPEE as soon as reasonably possible but within a
minimum of 72 hours of the exposure to finalize the incident report.
The incident report shall contain:
 The date and time of the incident
 Clinical site, location and unit information
 Details of the incident
 Details of the type and severity of the incident
 Details about follow-up medical care
The OPEE will provide a copy of the incident report to Student Health Services.In the event
that an incident report was filed at the rotation site, a copy of this must be sent the OPEE to
be maintained in the student’s file.
CPR Certification
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a core competency for healthcare providers.
Student pharmacists must provide evidence of healthcare provider CPR training
throughout their time at the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Proof of training
should be uploaded into the student’s account via the Magnus system. Students who fail to
meet this requirement will not be allowed to participate in IPPEs or APPEs.
Required Annual Training: OSHA and HIPAA
The CPHS requires all students that have contact with patients view the OSHA Bloodborne
Pathogens (BBP) training video. Copies of student training records are maintained and proof
of training should be uploaded into each student’s Magnus account.
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Students are also required to complete annual training for patient confidentiality and the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Proof of training should be
uploaded into each student’s Magnus account.
Students who fail to meet either requirement will not be allowed to participate in IPPEs or
APPEs.
Competency Checklist Completion Policy
The purpose of the competency checklist is to ensure exposure of select performance
competencies by the end of the P-4 year. These competencies are to be achieved in the 4th
professional year during the following required rotations: Advanced Community
(PHAR604), Ambulatory Care (PHAR605), Geriatrics (PHAR606), and Internal Medicine
(PHAR607/08). Specific competencies have been assigned to each of these required
rotations. Faculty and preceptors for these rotations have incorporated activities,
assignments and experiences to enable the student pharmacist to achieve competency.
The competency checklist process will be explained to rising P4 students during P4
Rotation Orientation in the spring semester of the P3 year. The OPEE will periodically send
reminders regarding the Competency Checklist Completion Policy to students during their
P4 year. However, it is the student’s responsibility to complete the identified competencies
for each required rotation.
The checklists to rate competency levels can be found in RxOutcomeTM. There is a
competency library for each of the required rotations as noted above. Students, faculty and
eligible preceptors have access to these competency libraries.
Students who do not achieve one or more of the assigned competencies for a specific
rotation will receive an incomplete (IC) for the rotation. The student in such situation must
continue to communicate with the course preceptor to devise a plan for obtaining
competency. Once the student has been deemed competent for all assigned competencies,
then the IC will be replaced with the earned grade for the course/rotation in question.
Students on schedule for a May Graduation:
All students must have an ACHIEVED (ACH) for each competency by April 25th in order to
be eligible for May graduation. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete (IC) for the
course(s) attached to the specific “unachieved” competencies, making the student ineligible
for graduation in May.
In the case of an IC grade, upon completion of all competencies by July 25th, the IC will be
removed and the student will then be eligible for August graduation.
Students on schedule for an August Graduation:
All students must have an ACHIEVED (ACH) for each competency by July 25th in order to be
eligible for August graduation. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete (IC) for the
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course(s) attached to the specific “unachieved” competencies, making the student ineligible
for graduation.
In the case of an IC grade, upon completion of all competencies by November 25th, the IC
grade will be removed and the student will then be eligible for December graduation.
Students on schedule for a December Graduation:
All students must have an ACHIEVED (ACH) for each competency by November 25th in
order to be eligible for December graduation. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete
(IC) for the course(s) attached to the specific “unachieved” competencies, making the
student ineligible for graduation.
In the case of an IC grade, upon completion of all competencies by April 25th, the IC grade
will be removed and the student will then be eligible for May graduation.
Self-Assessment of Competencies
Each P4 student is required to complete a self-assessment of his/her competency level in
RxOutcomeTM at baseline, mid-point and endpoint. During orientation in the spring
semester of the P3 year, students will be instructed on how to complete their baseline
assessment. During the fall of the P4 year, students will receive an email message from the
OPEE requesting their mid-point, self-assessment of competencies. A final email will be
sent to the P4 students in late April requesting an end-point, self-assessment of
competencies. Students not in compliance with these self-rating requests are subject to a
delayed rotation start or withdrawal from a current rotation.
Delayed Graduation Policy
If a student pharmacist is required to re-take courses in the curriculum as a result of
specific course failure or a deficiency in overall academic performance, then a delay in
scheduling Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) will occur and the student’s
graduation will be delayed. Voluntary course withdrawals or temporary leaves of absence
will also cause a delay in scheduling APPEs and a delay in graduation. Any alteration in the
normal curriculum progression may affect a student’s financial aid status or qualification
for education-based financial aid. Specific counseling and advice should be sought from the
College’s Office of Student Affairs and the University’s Office of Financial Aid for a particular
situation.
FOR EXAMPLE:
a) If a student is forced to withdraw from any or all courses in the fall semester, then
he or she usually will return to a delayed schedule in fall of the next year (delaying
graduation by one year). To prevent entering financial aid repayment, or “grace
period”, a student may be able to register for six credits (half-time) of elective or
required courses in the spring semester. Specific approval of this modified course
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plan must be obtained from the College’s Office of Academic Affairs and the
University’s Office of Financial Aid.
b) A single course in each semester of the P2 year may be repeated simultaneously
with full-time registration as a P3 student or a student may receive remediation
during the summer term. Approval must be obtained from the College’s Office of
Academic Affairs and/or the Academic Performance and Standards Committee
(APSC). A need to repeat two or more courses in either semester of the P2 year will
prevent enrollment in any P3 courses simultaneously. Progression to the P3 year
will be delayed and graduation will be delayed by one year. Counseling with respect
to financial aid considerations must be obtained.
c) If a student earns less than a C-grade in any single P3 course in the fall semester,
he/she may be permitted to continue enrollment in P3 courses in the spring
semester (subject to successful completion of required pre-requisites). However, no
student can complete any P4 APPE until he/she has successfully completed all P1,
P2, and P3 courses, including Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs),
and the Top 300 Examination (PHAR 508). Assuming that all courses are passed
successfully in the P3 spring semester, a student may receive remediation during
the summer term (at the recommendation of the APSC), and be eligible to begin
APPEs in August, possibly qualifying for graduation in May, depending on available
APPE sites. However, graduation may be delayed until August or December,
depending on the availability of APPE sites and preceptors.
d) If a student fails any P3 course(s) in the spring semester, he/she will be prevented
from starting his/her APPEs until he/she has successfully repeated the course(s) in
summer remediation or the following spring. After the student has successfully
completed the required course(s), he/she may begin his/her APPEs no earlier than
August (for summer remediation) or immediately upon completion of a full course
repeat during the spring semester. APPE start dates are subject to preceptor and
site availability. If a student begins these Experiences in March, he/she may be able
to graduate in December. If the student begins these Experiences in May, he/she
cannot graduate until the following May (one year later). If a student fails any P3
course, any APPE schedule in place at that time will be entirely cancelled and rescheduling of all APPEs will be necessary (without exception).
e) If a student fails one or more courses or Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE or
APPE), it may be necessary to delay his/her graduation due to limited course
offerings or unavailability of appropriate training sites. It currently is not possible
for a student to complete a pharmacy practice experience during the months of May,
August, or December and also graduate during that month due to University
graduation certification requirements.
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E-Professionalism
As healthcare professionals, student pharmacists have an obligation to be aware of perceptions and
use of social media. Violations of legal statuses (HIPAA, etc.) and Campbell University, CPHS, or site
policies (Professionalism, Harassment, etc.) may result in referral to the Student Conduct and
Professionalism Committee. The CPHS or OPEE does not actively monitor student on-line activity;
however, unprofessional conduct/issues can be and have been reported via multiple mechanisms.
Student & Preceptor Evaluation Policy
Student Evaluation
Preceptors are encouraged to provide feedback regarding a student’s performance
throughout the duration of a rotation. Preceptors must provide a mid-point evaluation
(written and submitted via RXpreceptorTM) and review their assessment of the student’s
performance with the student. For students who exhibit significant deficits and may be in
jeopardy of not successfully completing the rotation, the preceptor should notify the
Director of Experiential Education as soon as possible. Preceptors must complete a written
evaluation of the student’s performance at the end of the rotation. The final evaluation
must be completed and submitted via RXpreceptorTM. The final evaluation should be
reviewed and discussed directly with the student on the last day of the rotation. In the
event that the final evaluation cannot be submitted electronically on the last day of the
rotation, final evaluations must be submitted within three (3) business days following
completion of the rotation.
Preceptor/Site Evaluation
Students must complete a preceptor and site evaluation for each of their rotations.
Students must complete the evaluation within 3 business days of completing their rotation.
Failure to complete an evaluation will result in an “Incomplete” grade submitted to the
registrar’s office. The preceptor/site evaluation must be completed online and submitted
via RXpreceptorTM.
Preceptor Viewing of Preceptor/Site Evaluations
Students are encouraged to provide constructive and detailed feedback for their
preceptor/site evaluations. Preceptors must not ask for students to complete the
preceptor/site evaluation prior to going over the student’s final evaluation. Preceptors
must not ask the student to see the preceptor/site evaluation. The only reference that
preceptors may make regarding the preceptor/site evaluation is at the very end of the
rotation, as the student is leaving the site; the preceptor may remind the student to
complete their evaluation within three (3) business days. RXpreceptorTM has an
administrative feature that enables the college to block viewing of preceptor/site
evaluations by the preceptor. The college will periodically enable this viewing and will
message preceptors to indicate when they may view their evaluations. This viewing will be
enabled in a manner that helps maintain the purpose and integrity of the evaluation
process. The OPEE reviews preceptor evaluations monthly and may use this tool to discuss
various aspects of a rotation with the preceptor.
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Cheating and Plagiarism Policy
While it is often necessary to obtain information from other sources in clinical practice
situations, the willful or inadvertent use of information from another source without
acknowledging it (including all types of commercial term paper preparation services,
internet sources for term papers, journal clubs, or case presentations, faculty lecture slides,
and other students’ work) is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism is a violation of Campbell’s
Student Code of Honor. Ignorance is NOT an excuse.
The Student Handbook defines plagiarism as “…using the words or ideas of another source
directly without proper acknowledgement of that source.” Examples of plagiarism include,
but are not limited to, the following:
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When using wording verbatim from another source, use of a whole
sentence or more from a source without noting it as a quote (i.e., placing
it in quotations and providing the source) will be considered plagiarism.
The use of original ideas or information from another source without
acknowledging where the idea(s) came from (e.g. referencing or
footnoting) will be considered plagiarism.
Submitting a written assignment (paper, journal club, clinical case, or any
other assignment) that has been copied, in part or entirety, from another
source/student without prior expressed permission from the instructor
to submit joint work will be considered plagiarism.
On rotations, students are expected to generate original work that is
timely and accurate. Re-submitting work previously produced for other
rotation sites/preceptors without expressed prior permission from the
instructor will be considered plagiarism.
Plagiarism also includes the unattributed use of any portion of a computer program, web
page, or data file. The student bears the responsibility to learn from the individual
instructor the procedure for acknowledging sources as required for each assignment. Any
student caught plagiarizing work will at a minimum receive a grade of “0” for that
assignment, plus he/she is subject to receiving a failing grade for the rotation (which may
or may not delay graduation) and will be referred to the Student Conduct and
Professionalism Committee for consideration of additional appropriate actions.
Housing and Transportation Policy
Housing during rotations is not provided by the CPHS. Students should plan well in
advance where they will live during these off-campus experiences. Students assigned to
conduct “out-of-zone” rotations in Wilson and Greenville, NC may request assistance in
locating shared-housing with the North Carolina network of Area Health Education Centers
(AHEC). Often, housing at reduced cost (and possibly no cost) is available. However, this is
not guaranteed since the housing is also used by other health care professional schools in
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the state. Limited, free housing is also available for students assigned to advanced
rotations with Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC. To inquire about
these housing opportunities, contact Ms. Jean White in the OPEE (910-893-1709 or
[email protected]) on campus.
Transportation to practice experience sites is the responsibility of the student. Whenever
possible, attempts are made to assign students to rotations within a specific geographic
zone. However, this is not always possible. Please understand that traveling an hour (and
sometimes longer) one-way is considered "commutable distance" for rotations.
Some sites, especially larger teaching hospitals, have limited parking available for
students. Students should inquire with their preceptor on parking availability and policies.
Keep in mind some sites may require the student to pay for parking. Transportation costs,
including parking, are the student’s responsibility. Students should comply with all parking
rules at their assigned rotation sites.
Employment and Other Coursework While Conducting
Practice Experiences Policy
Students may not accept or receive remuneration, either directly or indirectly, for
participation in the professional experience program. Preceptors should not attempt to
compensate students for time spent on rotations.
Students should also understand that rotations are a full-time commitment. This means
that a full eight-hour day (often times longer), five days per week is expected. In most
cases, students should expect that often they will have to complete work (such as working
on special assignments, looking up information, preparing for patient case presentations,
etc.) after they get home from the rotation site in the evening. Students are discouraged
from taking other coursework during rotations. Leaving a rotation site for class or for
other work (such as evening or weekend employment) is not an excused absence.
Additionally, some rotation sites may require hours outside of the traditional working
hours. Sites that have regular nontraditional hours will be identified in RXpreceptorTM.
Criminal Background Check Policy
Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences requires and will contract for
the performance of criminal background checks of all students enrolled in the Doctor of
Pharmacy program, as well as those students enrolled in the Clinical Research program and
the Pharmaceutical Sciences program who will be participating in activities at various sites
or organizations. This policy was developed in response to requirements in the
professional practice environment stating that facilities providing care to patients must
minimize the risk to patients that may be presented by persons with prior criminal activity.
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A copy of the student’s criminal background check may be provided to a CPHS rotation site
that is participating in the academic training of that student pharmacist. The health care
facility or internship site will make a determination whether the student may participate in
that setting. The site has the right to refuse to allow the student to complete a rotation at
the respective site. Certain offenses may result in the student not being able to be placed at
practice sites. In such cases, the student may not be able to meet the requirements for
graduation.
Applicants to the Doctor of Pharmacy program and the Master’s programs will be notified
of the background check requirement as part of the application process. A copy of the
Policy will be sent to them if they are offered an interview for acceptance into the Program.
The policy will also be available upon request and published in the Campbell University,
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Bulletin.
A background check will be performed on each student entering the doctor of pharmacy
program and during the spring semester of the first (P1), second (P2) and third (P3)
professional years. Additional background checks may be required and conducted at
additional time points throughout the students APPE year, as needed. This background
check will be reviewed by the admissions or student affairs office. Any non-disclosure of
events reported in the background report could be grounds to rescind admission to the
CPHS program. Student fees will cover the cost of the background check. Students who are
not willing to allow the release of the required personal information may not be able to be
placed at an affiliated pharmacy site, and thus cannot meet the requirements for
graduation. An outside vendor will perform background checks based on information
provided by each student.
Students should maintain ready access to their background check in the event that a site
asks to see proof of clearance for training.
Electronic Portfolio Policy
All students are required to create and maintain an electronic portfolio. RxPortfolioTM
accounts are made available to students in their P1 year. An orientation is held to assist P1
students in creating their portfolio and in learning how to navigate the various sections of
the portfolio. P2, P3 and P4 students are required to update their portfolios and maintain
current information. Students are instructed to place reminders in their calendars to
update their portfolios at least quarterly. Preceptors and faculty who are scheduled to
conduct rotations for individual students have access to view their assigned students’
portfolios.
The Office of Pharmacy Experiential Education periodically conducts quality assurance
checks on student portfolios. Students found to not be in compliance with this policy are
subject to not being able to participate in lottery selections for rotations, withheld from
conducting rotations, or dismissed from a current rotation.
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Technical Standards Policy
Technical Standards for Admission & Matriculation in the Campbell University
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) Doctor of Pharmacy Program
American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) is the accrediting body for colleges
and schools of pharmacy. ACPE requires that Doctor of Pharmacy curricula meet standards
and guidelines which emphasize a strong scientific foundation and practice-based
competency. The pharmacy curriculum is designed to develop caring and competent
pharmacists, practitioners who assume responsibility for safe and effective medication use
in patients. The pharmacy curriculum is also designed to produce pharmacists who are
collaborative partners in the care of patients within an interdisciplinary health care system.
Technical Standards refer to nonacademic admissions and matriculation criteria that are
essential to participation in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. All students must possess the
intellectual, ethical, physical, and emotional capabilities required to undertake the full
curriculum and to achieve the levels of competence required by the faculty. The technical
standards described below are essential functions and therefore prerequisites for entrance,
continuation, promotion, and graduation from the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Candidates for admission to and graduation from the Campbell University College of
Pharmacy & Health Sciences Doctor of Pharmacy Program must possess the following
abilities:
1. Observation
The candidate/student-pharmacist must be able to observe required lectures,
demonstrations and experiments, including but not limited to microscopic studies,
pharmaceutical lab instruction (technical quality of prepared and compounded
materials), and patient care demonstrations (physical observation and physical
assessment). A candidate/student-pharmacist must be able to observe a patient
accurately at a distance and close at hand, noting non-verbal and verbal signals.
Observation necessitates functional use of vision, hearing and somatic senses. The
candidate/student-pharmacist must be capable of remaining alert and attentive at
all times in the clinical setting.
2. Communication
A candidate/student-pharmacist must be able to effectively speak, read and write in
English. Visual and auditory senses must be intact to detect verbal and nonverbal
communication signals. A candidate/student-pharmacist must be able to elicit
information from and communicate effectively and sensitively with patients. The
candidate must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and
written form with all members of the health care team.
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3. Motor Abilities
A candidate/student-pharmacist must have sufficient motor function to carry out
the basic laboratory experiments and physical assessment. The candidate/studentpharmacist must be able to carry out duties within the classroom, laboratory,
pharmacy and clinic settings. Motor function must be sufficient to perform
fundamental patient care, such as required for disease prevention, drug therapy
monitoring and basic physical assessment (eg. blood pressure assessment, palpation
for edema, injection of vaccines, etc.). Motor function must also be sufficient to
perform drug distribution duties in both a community and hospital pharmacy
setting. The ability to stand and/or maneuver in small spaces as well as multi-level
(steps) environments must be intact. Candidates/student-pharmacists must have
the ability to maintain aseptic technique in the preparation of sterile materials. This
will require the ability to work under a laminar flow hood and in sterile rooms. A
candidate/student pharmacist must be able to safely and effectively operate various
types of laboratory and patient care equipment such as weights and balance, a
glucose meter, stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. The candidate/studentpharmacist must be able to execute motor movements reasonably required to
provide general care and emergency treatment to patients (eg. student-pharmacists
are required to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation). These motor actions
require coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium and
functional use of the senses of touch, vision, and hearing.
4. Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative
Problem solving, the critical skill demanded of pharmacists, requires that a
candidate/student-pharmacist be able to learn, retrieve, analyze, sequence,
organize, synthesize and integrate information efficiently, and reason effectively. In
addition a candidate/student-pharmacist should possess the ability to measure and
calculate accurately, to perceive three-dimensional relationships and to understand
the spatial relationships of structures.
5. Behavioral and Social Attributes
A candidate must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of
his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion
of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and the
development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships with patients and their
family members, staff, and colleagues. Each candidate must be able to work
effectively as a member of a health-care team. Candidates must be able to tolerate
physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress. They must be
able to adapt to changing environments, to display flexibility and to learn to function
in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients.
Compassion, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, collegiality, interest,
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and motivation are all personal qualities that are assessed during the admission and
education processes.
If you feel you are unable to meet these technical standards, you are encouraged prior
to applying to discuss your disability with the Associate Dean of Admissions in order to
determine whether or not reasonable accommodations can be made. Candidates
pursuing the academic program who lack the ability to appropriately comply with these
standards and who do not seek accommodations may place themselves in academic
jeopardy.
Campbell University is committed to enabling its students by any reasonable means or
accommodations to complete the course of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy
degree. The use of an intermediary, a person trained to perform essential skills on
behalf of the student, is not permitted. Accepted students with a disability who believe
they may require special accommodations should contact the Director of Student
Support Services immediately upon accepting the offer of admissions. Before
matriculation, accepted students must attest in writing that they are able to meet the
program's technical standards.
The above technical standards mirror our current CU PA program technical standards and were modified based on
language incorporated from the Technical Standards documents of University of Mississippi, University of Iowa and
Kentucky University schools of pharmacy.
Accessing Electronic Resources from Off-Campus
Students may access electronic resources via the Campbell University library website
(http://www.lib.campbell.edu/). Students must use their WebAccess login and password
to access the specific databases and journals. Many of the resources available while on
campus are available via this website. Examples of available resources include the
following: Micromedex, Facts and Comparisons, Lexi-Comp, Clinical Pharmacology,
AccessPharmacy, AccessMedicine, PubMed, UpToDate, Natural Standard, and the AMA
Manual of Style. Students will also have access to many online journals.
Students and preceptors can submit an electronic request form to the Campbell University
Drug Information Center via the following website:
http://www.campbell.edu/cphs/centers-and-programs/drug-information-center/.
Preceptors may contact the Drug Information Center at 1-800-327-5467 in NC or 1-800760-9697 Ext 2701 nationwide, or via http://www.campbell.edu/cphs/centers-andprograms/drug-information-center/
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Preceptor and Faculty Awards
Fourth year students completing APPEs nominate preceptors each year for Preceptor of the
Year Awards. Students have the opportunity to vote for faculty preceptors and non-faculty
preceptors.
A Preceptor of the Year Award is presented to a non-faculty preceptor for both Community
and Hospital Pharmacy. This award is presented annually at the North Carolina
Association of Pharmacists annual meeting.
A Preceptor of the Year Award is presented to two faculty members each May prior to
graduation. Students vote anonymously at the conclusion of all APPE rotations for one
preceptor in the East Region and one preceptor in the West Region.
Advisory Committee
The Experiential Programs Advisory Committee (EPAC) was formed in 2007 to ensure that
the College of Pharmacy’s experiential programs continually satisfy or surpass ACPE
standards and guidelines, CAPE outcomes, and the CPHS’s strategic plan.
EPAC members represent a broad spectrum of pharmacy practitioners from within the
College of Pharmacy as well as the state of North Carolina. Committee appointment comes
from the Dean’s office with input from the Department Chairperson and OPEE.
The committee meets quarterly to discuss issues of importance to the OPEE, including
faculty appointments of preceptors and quality assurance measures for experiential
learning.
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PRECEPTOR RESOURCES
CE Credit for Precepting
Preceptors are eligible to receive continuing education (CE) credit for precepting students.
This credit is not ACPE approved, but is approved by the NC Board of Pharmacy. The NC
Board of Pharmacy allows a preceptor to claim 5 contact hours of CE to a preceptor who
instructs a student for at least 160 hours (1 month). To receive this credit, the preceptor
must be the primary preceptor of record and have significant input and interaction with
the student. A maximum of 5 hours of CE may be awarded per year.
FERPA
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is the equivalent of HIPAA for students.
Student privacy is important, as is student development. Preceptors should not share
student performance information with future or past preceptors. If a preceptor would like
to discuss a previous, current, or future student, each preceptor should contact the OPEE. If
necessary, the Director of Experiential Education or Vice Chair of Professional Education
may then share specific information with a future preceptor. Only information that is
necessary for continuous development and growth of a student will be shared.
Preceptor Criteria
Campbell University is grateful for and indebted to the many caring and talented
pharmacists who precept our students in the workplace. Preceptors, both faculty and nonfaculty, play an integral and critical role in the training and preparation of our professionready graduates.
New preceptor paperwork is available through the OPEE.
We utilize CORE/ELMS RxPreceptor for the management of our experiential student
training and to assist with scheduling and assessment.
Benefits to being a CPHS Pharmacy Preceptor include:
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Five hours of contact continuing education credits each year from the NC Board of
Pharmacy
Access to the Pharmacist’s Letter’s Preceptor Training & Resource Network
Access to the College of Pharmacy’s Drug Information Service
Preceptor development training
Reduced registration fee to select Campbell University CE programs
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It is our goal to acquire and maintain positive relationships with student preceptors. We
value their commitment, their time, and expertise in the training our student pharmacists.
Requirements
Preceptors provide practical experience and training for students within their specific
practice environment. Anyone interested in applying to become a preceptor should contact
the Director of Experiential Education or Vice Chairman of Professional Education.
Individual professionals are approved as preceptors by the Director of Experiential
Education and/or Vice Chairman of Professional Education. Individuals seeking to become
a preceptor or who currently serve as a preceptor for the Department of Pharmacy Practice
must meet the following criteria:
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Licensed and in good standing with their state licensure board. The individual's
record should be free of violations resulting in state board sanctions. Where subject
to state board licensure, the facility in which the individual practices should also be
in good standing with the licensure board.
Agrees to utilize clinical and scientific publications in clinical care decision making
and evidence-based practice, where appropriate.
Agrees to serve as a professional resource and a positive, ethical role model.
Agrees to have an aptitude to facilitate learning of student pharmacists.
Agrees to offer rotation experience in accordance with the outlined goals and
objectives as specified by CU’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.
Agrees to focus rotation experiences to help meet students’ needs and interests.
Agrees to provide a complete and timely evaluation for students.
Agrees to complete and maintain preceptor training requirements as recommended
by CPHS.
Adjunct Faculty Appointment
Preceptors are encouraged to apply for adjunct faculty appointment through the CPHS. The
level of appointments can be either Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adjunct Associate
Professor, or Adjunct Professor. The following information serves to establish
standardized criteria for designating and maintaining academic appointments for nonsalaried adjunct faculty.
Application and Promotion Process
Preceptors interested in applying for an academic appointment must submit a letter of
intent specifying their interest and requested rank along with an updated copy of their
curriculum vitae to Dr. Paige Brown at [email protected] or Dr. Tina Thornhill at
[email protected]. The letter of intent and curriculum vitae may be submitted
electronically.
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NOTE: Preceptors seeking appointment to Adjunct Professor will also need to provide a
letter of support by a current Department of Pharmacy Practice faculty member in addition
to the letter of intent and curriculum vitae.
Applications are reviewed and voted on by the Experiential Programs Advisory Committee
(EPAC). Recommendation for appointment or promotion will be forwarded to the
Chairman of the Department of Pharmacy Practice who will review the recommendation
and forward it to the Dean’s office for final consideration.
Criteria for Faculty Appointment
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
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Has served as a preceptor for at least 2 years (may include up to 1 year of
experience during residency or fellowship training)
Agrees to provide annual availability for student rotations
Precepts, on average, a minimum of 3 students annually. (Note that if student load
falls below an average of 3 students annually, the individual may still maintain
his/her appointment, as long as availability for a minimum of 3 students annually
was provided.) Exception to student load will be considered if the candidate
provides > 2 hours of didactic teaching within the curriculum or coordinates an
elective course.
Demonstrates evidence of effective teaching and student interaction
Demonstrates commitment to the profession by holding membership in at least one
national professional organization and their state association
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor
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Has provided experiential training for students for at least 5 years (may include up
to 1 year of experience during residency or fellowship training)
Demonstrates leadership and contributes to the professional practice and teaching
beyond his/her practice site, with recognition by peers at the local or state level
Demonstrates further commitment to the College's teaching mission by engaging in
one or more of the following:
1. Serves on a College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences committee or task force
2. Participates in student recruitment and/or admissions interviews
3. Publishes articles, performs formal research, or participates in other scholarly
endeavors
4. Precepts, on average, 5 or more students annually
Adjunct Clinical Professor
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Meets all Adjunct Associate Professor criteria PLUS
Demonstrates leadership and contributions to the profession recognizable at the
state and/or national level, including contributions to peer-reviewed literature
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Duration of Appointments
All adjunct faculty appointments are awarded for a 3-year term.
Re-Appointments
Adjunct faculty appointments will be tracked by the Office of Pharmacy Experiential
Education. Individual appointees will be notified approximately three months prior to the
expiration date of their appointment. These individuals will be required to submit a notice
stating they are interested in continuing their appointment and attach a copy of their
current curriculum vitae. The EPAC will review the appointee's status based on the criteria.
The Director of Experiential Education will send notice to the Department of Pharmacy
Practice Chair and Dean that reappointment should be granted for another three years.
If the EPAC finds the appointee's status no longer meets the criteria for their current
appointment, the Experiential Education Office will notify the appointee and discuss areas
that need to be addressed and determine a target date for addressing such items prior to
reconsideration for re-appointment.
Termination of Appointment
Termination of appointment may be initiated by request of the adjunct faculty member or
by the CPHS.
Potential reasons for termination include:
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Failure to submit notice and curriculum vitae upon request for re-appointment
Failure to adhere to appointment criteria
An adjudicated violation of the rules and regulations set forth by the state licensure
board
A substantiated grievance lodged against the appointee by a student, colleague, or
patient which jeopardizes the appointee's suitability to serve as adjunct faculty.
The termination process will be reviewed by the Department Chair and final approval of
termination noted by the Dean. Notification of termination will be provided to the
individual by letter from the Department of Pharmacy Practice. Individuals whose
appointment is terminated due to either the first or second item above may still serve as
preceptors for CPHS.
Practice Site Criteria
Upon reviewing a potential site for either IPPE or APPE rotations, the site must meet the following
criteria:
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All practices must meet appropriate standards set by government agencies.
The site shall not be under review or have non-corrected violations of state or federal laws.
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Practice sites must be clean, organized and reflect a safe and professional environment.
Student practice areas must be smoke-free.
Sufficient access to reference resources must be available.
Administration for the site must be supportive of student-learning.
Student pharmacists must have access to patient information for applicable experiences.
Sites must maintain adequate staffing to enable the student to have a meaningful educational
experience.
Sites must maintain adequate staffing to allow the preceptor or assigned designee to have daily
contact with the student pharmacist.
Student pharmacists must be permitted to perform pharmacist duties under supervision.
Patient care practice sites should serve a diverse patient population, where appropriate.
Pharmacy Licensure Verification Policy
Pharmacist preceptors should include their pharmacy license information in the original preceptor
paperwork. Alternatively, preceptors may enter this information directly into RXpreceptorTM.
Preceptors are required to be in good standing with a state board of pharmacy. For NC preceptors,
the information will be verified by the OPEE via the NC Board of Pharmacy website. The OPEE staff
will also monitor the NC Board of Pharmacy newsletters. The OPEE will determine an appropriate
course of action on a case by case basis. License information will also be entered and reviewed for
preceptors outside of NC.
Preceptor Training and Development
Preceptor Training
All NC preceptors are required to complete a minimum of 2 hours of preceptor training every 2
years; this may or may not be ACPE accredited. Campbell University CPHS provides this
opportunity via multiple venues – including training available free of charge through the
Pharmacist’s Letter.
Pharmacist's Letter
Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences has made special arrangements to
provide you with Preceptor Training & Resource Network from Pharmacist's Letter.
Access to Preceptor Training & Resource Network includes:
1. Access to Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences' preceptor
requirements, preceptor application forms, school-specific training modules, etc.
2. Preceptor CE (home-study courses and live webinars)
3. Sample student syllabi, activities, assignments, and schedules
4. Orientation, grading, and evaluation tools
5. Targeted professionalism, patient safety, and practice-based teaching resources
6. Pharmacist Letter Journal Club (APPE teaching tools)
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7. Pharmacy 101 (IPPE teaching tools)
8. End-of-rotation exams
9. Preceptors Interact preceptor discussion board
How to set up your access:
If you already have access to Pharmacist's Letter, it's important that you follow the link below to
login. This will ensure that you get Preceptor Training CE and other tools included in Preceptor
Training & Resource Network added to your subscription.
If you don't have access to Pharmacist's Letter, you need to set up a Campbell University College of
Pharmacy & Health Sciences Preceptor CE ID #. Your CE ID # will be automatically created and
you'll be able to use it from any Internet-connected computer to access Preceptor Training &
Resource Network.
Contact
Darcy Meade, Pharmacist's Letter
(209) 472-2240
[email protected]
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Sample IPPE Rotation Calendar
Introduction to Community Pharmacy
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Orientation
Technician Shadow
THURSDAY
Cold/Allergy OTC
review
Prescription Filling
Prescription Filling
Technician shadow
1
FRIDAY
2
3
Review competencies
Filling Prescriptions
4
GI OTC review
Prescription
input
3rd party
review
Prescription input
3rd party review
Inventory control
7
Herbal OTC review
Inventory control
8
OTC Pain medication
review
9
Pain, woundcare,
burns OTC review
MIDPOINT
EVALUATION
Filling Prescriptions
Filling Prescriptions
14
15
16
Controlled
Medication
Inventory
Review
Brand/Generic
Review
Filling
Prescriptions
21
Patient Counseling
Review
Filling Prescriptions
Filling Prescriptions
22
23
Conduct patient
interview Review competencies
Filling completed
Prescriptions Filling Prescriptions
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Filling Prescriptions
10
Vitamin Supplement
Review
Review completed
competencies
Filling Prescriptions
11
Filling Prescriptions
17
Review competencies
completed
Filling Prescriptions
18
Budget
Considerations
Filling Prescriptions
24
Review competencies
completed
Filling Prescriptions
25
FINAL EVALUATION
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Introduction to Hospital Pharmacy
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
2
3
4
5
Orientation
Dispensing
Dispensing
Dispensing
Dispensing
8
9
10
11
12
Dispensing
Pyxis/narcotics
Barcoding
Dispensing
IVR
Competency Review
Journal Club
11a: discuss MUE
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16
17
18
19
IVR
ORS
ORS
ORS
IVR
Inservice
MIDPOINT
EVALUATION
Competency Review
Code Carts/797 info
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25
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Gen Med
Gen Med
Surg
Surg
Neonates
Newsletter Article
Due
Med Rec
Med Rec
Formulary Review
Due
Competency Review
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Cardiology
NSS/63
NSS/63
FINAL EVALUATION
MUE due
Competency Review
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Sample APPE Rotation Calendar
Example APPE Calendar: Internal Medicine Month 1(Inpatient)
Mon
3
8 - Orientation
Patient Assignment
Tue
Wed
4
5
8 - MD Rounds
8 - MD Rounds
1- Pharmacy Rounds
1 – Topic Talk
10
8 – MD Rounds
11
8 – MD Rounds
1 - Abx Review
1 - Cases #1-AC, AD
Thu
Fri
6
8 – MD Rounds
7
8 – MD Rounds
3:00-JC-IM Resident
11 – Pharmacy
Rounds
12
8 – MD Rounds
13
8 – MD Rounds
14
8 – MD Rounds
Dr. P at CU
Dr. P at CU
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8 – MD Rounds
12-4: ED Forum
1 - Case #1-KW
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8 – MD Rounds
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8 – MD Rounds
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8 – MD Rounds
2 - EBM-HF
1- JC-KW, AC
Dr. P at CU-in am
Midpoint Evals
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8 – MD Rounds
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8 – MD Rounds
3 - JC-AD
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8 – MD Rounds
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8 – MD Rounds
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8 – MD Rounds
1 - Case #2-AD
1 - Case #2-KW
1 - Case #2-AC
Dr.P-mtg 1-2:30
2- Evals-IM-I
Change teams
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8 – MD Rounds
1 - PP#1
3 - PP#2
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Example APPE Calendar: Internal Medicine Month 2(Inpatient)
Mon
3
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
5
6
7
Monographs-AC, AD
Dr.P mtg-2-3
Monograph-KW
SQ#3
PP#3
10
11
12
13
14
EBM-CVA
Case #2-KW, AC
Dr. P at CU
Case #2-AD
PP#4
Change teams
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18
19
20
21
EBM-DM
Dr.P at CU
JC-AD, AC
Ed Forum-12-4
JC-KW
Comp-IVtoPO
24
25
26
27
28
Final Case-AC
Final Case-AD
Final Case-KW
Dr. P-mtg-1-2
Final Exam2-5
Last Day!
Evals!
Out to Lunch!
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Dr. P at CU
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Example APPE Calendar: Ambulatory Care
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
4
9AM-PGY2 interview
11AM-ORIENTATION
PM-Work-up Tuesday
patients
5
AM-Anticoag clinic
(Whiteheart)
Meet with CVH @12pm in
016D
6
9AM-meet with Telcare rep
AM-Work-up/discuss Pharm
patients
PM-Pharm clinic
7
AM-Work-up Pharm
patients
8
AM-Pharm clinic
PM-Journal club/QI project
PM-Discuss Pharm patients
PM-Pharm clinic (Woodis)
11
AM-Work-up patients
JA and CS gone
12
AM-Anticoag clinic
Meet with CVH @12pm in
016D
PM-Discuss patients
13
AM-Work-up/discuss Pharm
patients/QI project
14
AM-Work-up Pharm
patients
PM-Discuss Pharm patients
PM-Pharm clinic
PM-Discuss patient
15
AM-Pharm clinic
PM-Journal club/QI project
PM-Midpoint evals
Case/topic presentation
PM-Pharm clinic
18
AM-Work-up patients
JA gone
PM-Discuss patients
19
AM-Anticoag clinic
Meet with CVH @12pm in
016D
PM-Pharm clinic
25
AM-Work-up patients
26
AM-Anticoag clinic
Case/topic
presentation
PM-Discuss patients
PM-Pharm clinic
20
AM-Work-up/discuss Pharm
patients; PM-Pharm clinic
Present at noon conference
re: QI project on heart
failure
21
AM-Work-up Pharm
patients
22
AM-Pharm clinic
Case/topic presentation
PM-Discuss Pharm patients
PM-Journal club
27
AM-Work-up/discuss Pharm
patients
PM-Pharm clinic
PM-Final evals for JA and
CS
28
AM-Work-up Pharm
patients
PM-Discuss Pharm patients
JA and CS gone
Final eval for JK
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OPEE Contacts
Paige Brown, PharmD
Director, Experiential Education
[email protected]
910-814-5611
Jean White
Program Manager, Experiential Education
[email protected]
910-893-1709
Tina Thornhill, PharmD, FASCP, CGP
Vice Chair of Professional Education
[email protected]
910-893-1402
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