PCPM101: Perspectives in Pharmacy
Module 3: Pharmacy Education in the and differences in the practice of
World and Philippines pharmacy in the Philippines.
Introduction In the United States of America:
Pharmacy education and practice varies 1932
from country to country. It is based on the Four (4) years BS Pharmacy
needs, resources, regulations, policy,
challenges, culture and expectations of 1966
the concerned country. Five (%) years BS Pharmacy
The development of pharmacy programs 2000
follow the KSA Education Process. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program
was initiated
In Canada:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
(BScPharm)
Four years of undergraduate pharmacy
education, plus a minimum prerequisite
of one additional year of undergraduate
pre-pharmacy education
2007
Learning Objectives: Introduced Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Program
1. Illustrate the difference of Pharmacy Two (2) years of Pre-Pharmacy
practice before and now. undergraduate education and Four (4)
2. Discuss the new curriculum and the years of Pharmacy Education
categories of the subjects
3. Demonstrate the importance of 2020
Research in Pharmacy Education Most Canadian Pharmacy schools will
4. Differentiate the different post- change their Entry-To-Practice practice
graduate training and specialty with a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical
5. Discuss the needs for Continuing Sciences to Entry-To-Practice Pharm D
Professional Education
In Australia:
Lesson 1: Evolution in the World and
in the Philippines Undergraduate degree: (Bachelor of
Pharmacy) for 4 years full-time
The following discussions will show the
different pharmacy practice in some Post-graduate degree: (master of
countries. This will show some similarities Pharmacy) 2 years full-time
Magallanes, Juliane Claire V. (BSP1D) Page 1 of 5
This study source was downloaded by 100000895550877 from [Link] on 01-18-2025 19:15:00 GMT -06:00
[Link]
PCPM101: Perspectives in Pharmacy
In other countries have: • 2 year post-baccalaureate degree
Asian Countries Curriculum leading to Doctor of
Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Japan BSPharmacy (4years) • 2 year Master of Science in
and PharmD (6years) Pharmacy (MS Pharm)
Korea BPharm (2+4 years) • 3 year Doctor of Philosophy in
Pharmacy (Ph.D. in Pharm.)
China (4+3 years)
The Technical Committee on Pharmacy
Taiwan BPharm (4 years) and
Pharm D (6 years) Education is composed of the following:
Hongkong BPharm (4 years)
Thailand BS (5 years) and
Pharm D (6 years)
Singapore BSPharm (4+1 years)
Malaysia BPharm (4+1 years)
In the Philippines:
• The first course offered was leading to
the degree
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry (3-year Ma. Gilda Saljay
course) President of PPhA
• It was extended to 4 years leading to
the degree Bachelor of Science in
Pharmacy.
• In 1965, the BS Pharmacy course could
be finished after five years of study.
• In 1984, the BS Pharmacy was reduced Mr. Anthony Aldrin C.
to four years. Santiago
PRC Board of
At the present the different pharmacy Pharmacy Officer-in-
programs offered in the Philippines Charge
are as follows:
• 4 years B.S. Pharmacy (BSP) Dr. Aleth Therese L.
• 5 years B S Pharmacy in Dacanay
Clinical Pharmacy (CPS) President of PACOP
• 5 years B.S. Industrial
Pharmacy (B.S. IP)
• 6 years Doctor of
Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
Magallanes, Juliane Claire V. (BSP1D) Page 2 of 5
This study source was downloaded by 100000895550877 from [Link] on 01-18-2025 19:15:00 GMT -06:00
[Link]
PCPM101: Perspectives in Pharmacy
Lesson 2: Pharmacy Curriculum The Canadian Pharmacists Association
(CPhA) defines pharmacy practice
Pharmacy education in the Philippines research as a component of health
was enhanced by the CHED services research that focuses on the
MEMORANDUM ORDER Series of assessment and evaluation of
2017 which covers policies, pharmacy practice. Pharmacy Research
standards and guidelines for the Education develops strategies, improve
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy outcomes and implement evaluation
Program. The curriculum was enhanced plans.
due to the implementation of K-12
program of the government. The Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy
enhanced curriculum started in Academic practice
Year (A.Y.) 2018-2019.
- Clinical pharmacy research is
The enhanced curriculum is based on the concerned with the science and
following: practice of rational medication use
and medication management
• Republic Act (RA) No. 7722: “Higher therapies. Pharmacy practice
Education Act of 1994” research deals with assessing and
• RA No. 10918: "Philippine evaluating pharmacy practice while
Pharmacy Act "(latest Pharmacy Law) addressing the role(s) of the
• RA No. 7796: “Technical Educational pharmacist, utilizing a system-
and Skills Development Act of 1994” based, patient-centered approach.
or "TESDA Act", which pertains to the Both areas are concerned with optimal
establishment and administration of the patient outcomes.
National Trade Skills Standards and
training regulations for NC III Pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmacy Services
• RA No. 10647: “Ladderized - The pharmaceutical sciences
Education Act of 2014 ” in pursuance combine a broad range of scientific
of an outcome-based quality disciplines that are critical to
assurance system the discovery and development of
new drugs and therapies. Research
Lesson 3: Pharmacy Research can involve aspects of chemistry,
Education biology, statistics, mathematics,
physics, and chemical engineering.
Research is necessary to drive
pharmacy practice forward. Pharmacoepidemiology and
pharmacoeconomics
Research on the quality, outcomes and
cost of pharmacy services is essential for - The field of pharmacoepidemiology
pharmacy practice to evolve in response applies methods and clinical
to changing healthcare needs and pharmacology to investigate the use,
marketplace competition, says the Royal effectiveness and safety of
Pharmaceutical Society. medications in human populations.
Magallanes, Juliane Claire V. (BSP1D) Page 3 of 5
This study source was downloaded by 100000895550877 from [Link] on 01-18-2025 19:15:00 GMT -06:00
[Link]
PCPM101: Perspectives in Pharmacy
- Pharmacoeconomics seeks to Lesson 5: Continuing Professional
identify, measure and compare Development
the costs and consequences of
pharmaceutical products and Continuing Professional Education
services, often with the goal of
optimizing the allocation of RA 10912 is known as the Continuing
healthcare resources. Professional Development Act of 2016:
Lesson 4: Post Graduate Training An act mandating and strengthening
the continuing professional
In the Philippines, there is no post- development program for all regulated
graduate training yet named as PGY-1 professions, creating the continuing
and PGY 2, it is only in other countries professional development council, and
such as United States. In US, post appropriating funds therefor, and for other
graduate training is a 2-year training as related purposes.
follows:
Continuing Professional Development
Post Graduate Training or CPD
- Refers to the inculcation of advanced
A postgraduate year one (PGY-1) knowledge, skills and ethical values in
a post-licensure specialization or in
- Residency prepares graduate an inter- or multidisciplinary field of
pharmacists for clinical practice - study, for assimilation into
advantage in the job market, professional practice, self-directed,
networking contacts and professional research and/or lifelong learning.
mentors, and direction for future
career opportunities. Previously, the Pharmacy profession is
required to have 45 credit units (cu)
A postgraduate year two (PGY-2) is an every three years to renew the PRC
additional yearlong training program that license. There were complaints about the
builds on the skills from a PGY-1 number of units
residency. implemented. Resolution no.
1032 changed that to 15 credit units
- The PGY-2 residency is often referred every three (3) years. At present it is still
to as a "specialty" residency due to implemented.
the training focus — such as critical
care, oncology or infectious diseases Every Professional Regulatory Board
and may be offered in combination with (PRB) shall create CPD Council
other programs, such as a master's composed of Chairperson and 2
degree or a fellowship members:
- The BOP Chair served as the
chairperson.
- The members of Pharmacy CPD
council are the:
• Presidents of Philippine Pharmacists
Association and
Magallanes, Juliane Claire V. (BSP1D) Page 4 of 5
This study source was downloaded by 100000895550877 from [Link] on 01-18-2025 19:15:00 GMT -06:00
[Link]
PCPM101: Perspectives in Pharmacy
• President of Philippine Association of 5. Online learning activities refer
Colleges of Pharmacy to structured or unstructured
learning initiatives, which make use
CPD Council Accredits the provider of of the internet and other web-based
CPD Information and Communications
- Local CPD Providers - Individual/Sole Technology solutions;
Proprietor; Firm/Partnership/
Corporation; Government Institutions/ 6. Professional work experience
Agencies
- Foreign CPD Providers. Read pdf to know how CPD units are
earned
CPD Programs
1. Formal learning refers to
educational arrangements such
as curricular qualifications and
teaching-learning requirements that
take place in education and training
institutions recognized by relevant
national authorities, and which lead
to diplomas and qualifications
2. Non formal learning refers to
learning that has been acquired
in addition or alternatively to formal
learning, which may be structured
and made more flexible according to
educational and training
arrangements
3. Informal learning the recognition,
validation and accreditation
process, and which can contribute to
a qualification.
4. Self-directed learning refers to
learning activities such as online
training, local/international seminars,
non degree courses, institution/
company-sponsored training
programs, and the like, which did not
undergo CPD accreditation but may
be applied for and awarded CPD
units by the respective CPD Council.
Magallanes, Juliane Claire V. (BSP1D) Page 5 of 5
This study source was downloaded by 100000895550877 from [Link] on 01-18-2025 19:15:00 GMT -06:00
[Link]
Powered by TCPDF ([Link])