The competencies for the Bachelor’s program in Pharmacy at the Applied Science Private University have been listed based on what was approved by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions.
- Competency is defined as: “A general statement that describes the desired knowledge, skills, and behaviors of a student graduating from a program (or completing a course), that enable people to successfully perform in professional, educational, and other life contexts”.
- Outcomes is defined as: “A very specific statement that describes exactly what a student will be able to do in some measurable way. There may be more than one measurable outcome defined for a given competency”.
The national competencies and outcomes for the B.Pharmacy are divided into five "knowledge domains", that are:
1) Foundational Knowledge
2) Essentials for practice and care
3) Approach to practice and care
4) Personal and professional Development
5) Pharmaceutical Product expert
Domain 1: Foundational Knowledge
To develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences (including pharmaceutical, social, administrative, behavioral and clinical sciences):
• To evaluate the scientific literature
• To explain drug action
• To solve therapeutic problems
• To advance population health
• To advance patient centered care.
The anticipated competency for this domain is termed as “Learner”
Domain 2: Essentials for Practice and Care
There are four anticipated outcomes and competencies within this domain. They are:
2.1. Patient-centered care
Provide patient-centered care as the medication expert
• To collect and interpret evidence, prioritize, formulate assessments and recommendations.
• To implement, monitor and adjust plans, and document activities.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as “Caregiver”
2.2. Medication use systems management
Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Manager
2.3. Health and wellness
Design prevention, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to manage chronic disease and improve health and wellness.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Promoter
2.4. Population-based care
Describe how population-based care influences patient centered care and influences the development of practice guidelines and evidence-based best practices.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Provider
Domain 3: Approach to Practice and Care
There are six anticipated outcomes and competencies within this domain. They are:
3.1. Problem Solving
• To Identify problems
• To explore and prioritize potential strategies
• To design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Problem Solver
3.2. Educator
Educate all audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess understanding.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Educator
3.3. Patient Advocacy
Assure that patients’ best interests are represented.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Advocate
3.4. Interprofessional Collaboration
• Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member
• Demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Collaborator
3.5. Cultural sensitivity
Recognize social determinants of health to diminish disparities and inequities in access to quality care.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Includer
3.6. Communication
Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with an individual, group, or organization.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Communicator
Domain 4: Personal and Professional Development
There are four anticipated outcomes and competencies within this domain. They are:
4.1. Self-awareness
Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Self-aware
4.2. Leadership
Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Leader
4.3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals.
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Innovator
4.4. Professionalism
Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society
The anticipated competency for this subdomain is termed as Professional
Domain 5: Pharmaceutical Product Expert
• To Carry out compounding procedures to produce an effective and safe medicine (Compounder)
• To implement quality control measures and tests (Quality Manager).
The anticipated competency for this domain is termed as Manufacturer