PIPH Education and Training

WEEK 7 [MIDTERMS]

four-year bachelor’s degree

pharmacy education is a ____ which provides a broad spectrum of scientific training and can lead to employment in a wider range of scientific fields principally in higer education institutions, community drug stores, hospitals, in government agencies, research establishments, public health and pharmacy industry.

pharmacy education

• a four year Bachelor's Degree

• provides a broad spectrum of scientific training

• can lead to employment in a wider range of scientific fields

Main concern - to provide the country with pharmacists who are scientifically competent

pharmacy education

It should also encompass:

▪ Pharmaceuticals

▪ Cosmetics

▪ household hazardous substances

▪ drug delivery services, and veterinary medicines

pharmacy board passer employed in

• higher education institutions

• community drug stores

• Hospitals

• in government agencies

• research establishments

• public health pharmaceutical industry

Or

You may put up your own business.

pharmacists

Knowledge, skills, aptitude and competencies

• conducting scientific research methods and processes

• developing drugs for prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, and treatment of diseases of man and animals;

• identifying, compounding, manufacturing, storing and dispensing of drug

• managing drug establishments based on sound entrepreneurial practice

• providing pharmaceutical care as well as counseling clients in the proper use of both prescribed and patient chosen medications

• providing drug and health related information

• advocating professional and ethical pharmacy practice

• contributing to the overall social, mental, emotional, and physical health of individuals, communities and country

council of pharmaceutical education

The _____ is comp created to take care of the standardization and regulation of pharmaceutical education is composed of the:

1. Secretary of Education

2. Undersecretary of Health Service

3. FDA Administrator

4. Chairman of the Board of Pharmacy

5. Dean, College of Pharmacy, U.P.

6. Dean, College of Pharmacy, Private School

7. Representative of a bonafide national pharmaceutical organization in the Philippines.

laws and policies affecting pharmacy education

1. RA 10918 - The Philippine Pharmacy Act

2. RA 7722 - Higher Education Act of 1994

3. CHED Memorandum (CMO) No. 25 Series of 2021

RA 10918

The Philippine Pharmacy Act

• An act regulating and modernizing the practice of pharmacy in the Philippines

• July 21, 2016

RA 7722

Higher Education Act of 1994

• An act creating the CHED, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes.

• May 18, 1994

CHED Memorandum (CMO) No. 25 Series of 2021

Updated Policies and Standards for Pharmacy Education

Pharmacist Licensure Examination

Pursuant to the Philippine Pharmacy Act, after graduation a person must take and pass the _______ administered by the Board of Pharmacy before practicing the profession. The following are the qualifications for taking the Licensure Examination:

a. He must be a citizen of the Philippines/ Foreign reciprocity (RA 10918)

b. He must be of good moral character

c. He must have completed an internship program of at least 1200 hours

d. He must have graduated with the degree Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school.

foreign reciprocity

unless the country or state of which the foreign pharmacist is a subject or citizen, specifically permits Filipino pharmacists to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of the said foreign country or state under _____ and under international agreement, no foreigners shall be admitted to licensure examinations, given a COR to practice as pharmacist nor be entitled to any of the privileges under RA 10918.

6 modules

the board exam is composed of ___ modules (100 questions each)

Module 1

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Module 2

Pharmacognosy and Biochemistry

Module 3

Practice of Pharmacy

Module 4

Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

Module 5

Pharmaceutics

Module 6

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

ratings in board exam

• must obtain 75% with no lower than 50% in any modules

• failure for the 3rd time → refresher course (pre board review course)

requirements to practice pharmacy

• at least 21 years of age

• has satisfactorily passed the corresponding examination given by the Board of Pharmacy;

• is a holder of a valid certificate of registration duly issued to him by Board of Pharmacy

RA 10912

• otherwise known as the “Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016”, is an act which requires CPD as the mandatory requirement for the renewal of Professional Identification Card (it is renewed EVERY 3 YEARS)

• The CPD Act lapsed into Law on July 21, 2016 and it took effect on August 16, 2016

• Required CPD for Pharmacist is 15 units.

15 units

required CPD units for pharmacists

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• It is the process of developing professional skills and knowledge through interactive, participation-based or independent learning. It enables learners to proactively develop their professional capabilities through certified learning or self-guided learning methods.

Importance of CPD

1. prove they are capable of adhering to current essential standards

2. helps people retain a consistent set of high quality, relevant skills and knowledge throughout their professional life.

3. demonstrate new knowledge, work to impressive standards, and progress in their career.

Formal CPD

structured, active learning

• Online and offline training courses.

• Learning-oriented conferences and meetings.

• Group events.

• Workshops.

informal CPD

unstructured, self-directed learning

• Studying online and offline publications written by industry experts.

• Reading articles and case studies.

• Listening to and making notes on podcasts.

• Following industry-specific news feeds.

• Writing articles and essays for personal development.

• Additional studying and revising for professional examinations.

PhD or MS Pharmacy

____ candidate must have a sufficient fundamental knowledge in research methodology, statistics and his/her discipline of study

Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)

• prepare advanced generalist and specialist pharmacists to provide collaborative seamless and holistic care for patients across different stages of their healthcare journey - from diagnosis and treatment to post discharge follow-up.

• The program is highly patient-focused and is suitable for candidates who are currently practicing in an institution providing direct patient care.

Pharmacy Residency Program

• a residencies programmes are designed for pharmacists who will like to gain more hands-on knowledge and skill set in advanced patient care practice

• Advance practitioner or specialist pharmacist in a medical specialty of oncology, infectious diseases, psychiatry, cardiology or geriatrics.

Post grad degree unrelated to Pharmacy

• Pharmacists who prefer non-clinical postgrad degree often opt to do Masters of Public Health, Masters of Health Administration or an MBA.

• These pharmacists often became epidemiologist, statistician, public health advocates, health administrators or natural scientist, depending on their interests. Such masters are available in both local and overseas context and as either a part time or full time course.

Pharmacy Research

Any research activity done by pharmacists, regardless of the topic.

Pharmacists must be involved in all aspects of health research, from basic laboratory investigations to population-based studies. Our unique set of skills and our focus will ensure that we have distinctive research topics.

Research topics

1. basic pharmaceutical sciences

2. clinical research

3. pharmacy practice research

Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences

including the development and testing of new dosage forms or medication administration modalities

Clinical Research

concerning the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of drugs

Pharmacy Practice Research

addressing various issues such as the evaluation of new and existing services, workload measurement, pharmacoeconomics, and quality management