Learning with other health professions in the United Kingdom MPharm degree:Multidisciplinary and placement education

Abstract

This paper reviews the approach to multidisciplinary and placement education in UK schools of pharmacy. The methodology involved triangulation of course documentation, staff interviews and a final year student survey. Staff members were supportive of multidisciplinary learning. The advantages were development of a wider appreciation of the students? future professional role and better understanding of the roles of other professional groups. The barriers were logistics (student numbers; multiple sites; different timetables), the achievement of balanced numbers between disciplines and engagement of students from all participating disciplines. Placement education was offered by all schools, predominantly in hospital settings. Key problems were funding and the lack of staff resources. Currently, multidisciplinary learning within the UK for pharmacy students is inadequate and is coupled with relatively low levels of placement education. In order for things to change, there should be a review of funding and support from government and the private sector employers.

Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > Aston Pharmacy School
College of Health & Life Sciences
College of Health & Life Sciences > Chronic and Communicable Conditions
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Uncontrolled Keywords: MPharm,multidisciplinary learning,pharmacy education,placement education,teaching,undergraduate,Pharmaceutical Science,Education,Pharmacy
Publication ISSN: 1447-2701
Last Modified: 30 Sep 2024 09:53
Date Deposited: 19 Aug 2019 08:52
Full Text Link: http://pharmacy ... le/view/263/235
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2010-07-13
Authors: Langley, C. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-0178-3778)
Jesson, J.
Wilson, K.

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