Training programs for clerkship

In Taiwan, there is also a separate training program for pharmacy clerkship preceptors. Chiang will conclude this activity with this last example.

Key points

Clerkship preceptors training program aims to certify hospital pharmacist as pharmacy clerkship preceptors. Course content covers philosophy, evaluation, clinical skills, and ethics. This 16-hours training course mainly operate in group discussions. It also requires 12-hour credits in two years for continued certification. This expanded to training pharmacy clerkship preceptors for community pharmacists.

CPD is emerging worldwide as a model for maintaining the competency of practitioners throughout their career. It provides more opportunities for learning in more diverse circumstances. However the success is still built upon individual commitment and motivation.

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