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Impact of an online pharmacy precepting-focused continuing professional development program
An online continuing professional development (CPD) program for pharmacy preceptors had a positive impact on clinical teaching, with skill development most commonly identified in communication/education skills, student/teacher connection, and educational resource development. Article
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The Impact of Continuing Professional Development Versus Traditional Continuing Pharmacy Education on Pharmacy Practice
McConnell K, Newlon C, Delate T. The Impact of Continuing Professional Development Versus Traditional Continuing Pharmacy Education on Pharmacy Practice. Ann Pharmacother. 2010; 44(10): 1585-95. This study examined the effect of using CPD as compared to CE. It was a non-blinded, randomized, controlled study, which was completed with full and part time pharmacists at Kaiser…
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Making the Move from Continuing Education to Continuing Professional Development
Hancox D. Making the Move from Continuing Education to Continuing Professional Development. Phar J. 2002; 268(7180): 26-27. The author shares a viewpoint on the value CPD has as a method of life-long learning. He begins by explaining the role CPD has in the lives of many different professions, then identifies problems with the current CE…
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Continuing Professional Development/Continuing Education in Pharmacy: Global Report
International Pharmaceutical Federation – FIP (2014). Continuing professional development/continuing education in pharmacy: global report. The Hague, The Netherlands: International Pharmaceutical Federation. This article summarizes the findings of a global CPD survey conducted by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). The survey asked countries to identify their current CPD practices, including the current drivers at the national…
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Evaluation of the Impact of a Continuing Professional Development Worksheet on Sustained Learning and Implementing Change After a Continuing Pharmacy Education Activity
Trewet CB, Fjortoft N. Evaluation of the impact of a continuing professional development worksheet on sustained learning and implementing change after a continuing pharmacy education activity. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2013 Mar-Apr;9(2):215-21. In this case-control study, the authors sought to evaluate the effectiveness of CPD planning worksheets designed to guide pharmacist through planning and participation…
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A Systematic Review of Models Used and Preferences for Continuing Education and Continuing Professional Development of Pharmacists
Micallef R, Kayyali R. A Systematic Review of Models Used and Preferences for Continuing Education and Continuing Professional Development of Pharmacists. Pharmacy (Basel). 2019;7(4):154. The primary aim of this study was to identify the formats or models used by pharmacists for CE and CPD globally. The authors conducted a systematic review of publications from 1995 until…
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Continuous Professional Development: A Qualitative Study of Pharmacists’ Attitudes, Behaviors, and Preferences in Ontario, Canada
Austin Z, Marini A, Macleod Glover N, Croteau D. Continuous Professional Development: A Qualitative Study of Pharmacists’ Attitudes, Behaviors, and Preferences in Ontario, Canada. Amer J Phar Educ. 2005; 69(1): Article 4. This study used focus group discussions to evaluate Ontario pharmacists’ education-related attitudes, behaviors, and preferences toward Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Less than half…
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Continuing Professional Development: the role of a regulatory board in promoting lifelong learning
Konstantinides, G. Continuing Professional Development: the role of a regulatory board in promoting lifelong learning. INNOV Pharm. 2010; 1(2):Article 14. This commentary discusses concerns regarding the delivery of CE, the vision of CE/CPD, and the regulation/evaluation of CE. It also discusses the role of Boards of Pharmacy in assuring pharmacists’ competency and the history and…
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Continuing Professional Development: Don’t Miss the Obvious
Janke KK. Continuing Professional Development: Don’t Miss the Obvious. Amer J Pharm Educ. 2010; 74 (2): Article 31. This viewpoint briefly reviews CPD-related progress since 2003. The author argues that academics must not miss the opportunity to influence CPD by providing CPD-related didactic and experiential education and thereby graduating CPD-ready pharmacists. The author suggests that…
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Introduction of a Continuing Professional Development Tool for Preceptors: Lessons Learned
Tofade T, Kim J, Lebovitz L, et al. Introduction of a continuing professional development tool for preceptors: lessons learned. J Pharm Pract. 2015;28(2):212-9. Preceptors from seven pharmacy schools underwent CPD training to gain a better understanding of the process and how to implement it for their future students on rotation with them. Prerecorded ACPE podcasts…
