Course Information
The following menu outlines our Experiential Education Placements, including course descriptions, length of placement, type of placement, audio podcasts, syllabi, course resources, and more.
Preceptor Course Resources
Placement Type: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Community
Length of Placement: 4 weeks at 40 hours per week
Course Resources:
- Pharm 354 Syllabus (2023)
- Pharm 354 Modified Appendix (2022)
- Pharm 354 Preceptor Quick Reference Guide (2023)
- Pharm 354 Preceptor Course Review Podcast Part 1 (2023)
- Pharm 354 Preceptor Course Review Podcast Part 2 (2023)
- Pharm 354 Preceptor Course Review Powerpoint (2023)
- Pharm 354 Modifiable Calendar (2023)
Placement Type: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Hospital
Length of Placement: 4 weeks at 40 hours per week
Course Resources:
- Pharm 454 Syllabus (2022)
- Pharm 454 Preceptor Quick Reference Guide (2022)
- Pharm 454 Preceptor Course Overview Podcast (2022) (22 minutes)
- Pharm 454 Preceptor Course Review Handout (2022)
- Pharm 454 Modifiable Calendar (2022)
Placement Type: Year 4 Placement - Community
Placement Length: 8 weeks at 40 hours per week
Course Resources:
- Pharm 554 Syllabus (2022)
- Pharm 554 Preceptor Quick Reference Guide (2022)
- Pharm 554 Modifiable Calendar
Course Podcasts (same for Pharmacy 554, 555, 556 + 557) (2022-2023):
- Podcast Part 1: Overview of 4th year Placements for Preceptors (30 minutes)
- Podcast Part 2: Learning Plans and How Preceptor Can Guide Students (7 minutes)
- Podcast Part 3: Preceptor Roles, Responsibilities and ExEd Policies (6 minutes)
- 4th year Placements: Preceptor Overview (Podcasts 1-3) HANDOUT
- Preceptor Q&A Session for 4th Year Placements (August 17, 2022)
- Preceptor Q&A Session (August 17, 2022) HANDOUT
Placement Type: Year 4 Placement - Acute Care/Inpatient Hospital
Placement Length: 8 weeks at 40 hours per week
Course Resources:
- Pharm 555 Syllabus (2022)
- Pharm 555 Preceptor Quick Reference Guide (2022)
- Pharm 555 Modifiable Calendar Template
Course Podcasts (same for Pharmacy 554, 555, 556 + 557) (2022-2023):
- Podcast Part 1: Overview of 4th year Placements for Preceptors (30 minutes)
- Podcast Part 2: Learning Plans and How Preceptor Can Guide Students (7 minutes)
- Podcast Part 3: Preceptor Roles, Responsibilities and ExEd Policies (6 minutes)
- 4th year Placements: Preceptor Overview (Podcasts 1-3) HANDOUT
- Preceptor Q&A Session for 4th Year Placements (August 17, 2022)
- Preceptor Q&A Session (August 17, 2022) HANDOUT
Placement Type: Year 4 Placement - Any Patient Care Setting
Placement Length: 8 weeks at 40 hours per week
Course Resources:
- Pharm 556 Syllabus (2022)
- Pharm 556 Preceptor Quick Reference Guide (2022)
- Pharm 556/557 Modifiable Calendar Template
Course Podcasts (same for Pharmacy 554, 555, 556 + 557) (2022-2023):
- Podcast Part 1: Overview of 4th year Placements for Preceptors (30 minutes)
- Podcast Part 2: Learning Plans and How Preceptor Can Guide Students (7 minutes)
- Podcast Part 3: Preceptor Roles, Responsibilities and ExEd Policies (6 minutes)
- 4th year Placements: Preceptor Overview (Podcasts 1-3) HANDOUT
- Preceptor Q&A Session for 4th Year Placements (August 17, 2022)
- Preceptor Q&A Session (August 17, 2022) HANDOUT
Placement Type: Year 4 Placement - Mandatory Elective
Placement Length: 8 weeks at 40 hours per week
Course Resources:
- Pharm 557 Syllabus (2022)
- Pharm 557 Preceptor Quick Reference Guide (2022)
- Pharm 556/557 Modifiable Calendar Template
Course Podcasts (same for Pharmacy 554, 555, 556 + 557) (2022-2023):
- Podcast Part 1: Overview of 4th year Placements for Preceptors (30 minutes)
- Podcast Part 2: Learning Plans and How Preceptor Can Guide Students (7 minutes)
- Podcast Part 3: Preceptor Roles, Responsibilities and ExEd Policies (6 minutes)
- 4th year Placements: Preceptor Overview (Podcasts 1-3) HANDOUT
- Preceptor Q&A Session for 4th Year Placements (August 17, 2022)
- Preceptor Q&A Session (August 17, 2022) HANDOUT
Placement Type: All are Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Placement Length: 6 rotations x 6 weeks each at 40 hours per week
Course Resources:
- PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists Experiential Education Manual
- Pharm 511/514 Course Outline and Syllabus (2020)
- Pharm 512/514 Course Outline and Syllabus (2020)
- Pharm 513/514 Course Outline and Syllabus (2020)
- Pharm 515 Syllabus (2021)
- PharmD Course Review Video (2020)
- PharmD Preceptor Course Review Handout (2020)
- Pharm 515 Course Review Video (2021)
- PharmD Seminars
- PharmD Experiential Education Manual (2020)
Choosing your Course + Learner Level
The courses you precept depend on your practice, the level of learner you are interested in precepting, and the amount of time you have for student supervision. Generally, there are two levels of learners from which you can choose to precept (see below). Many preceptors will precept more than one level of learner to diversify their opportunities with students.
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
Students will require more direct supervision as they are just beginning their practice-based learning. These introductory experiences focus on socialization into the profession, communications skill development, and practicing systematic processes for providing patient centered care. If you enjoy teaching a new learner, helping them develop foundational skills, and are able to invest the time in direct supervision, this is a great place to start.
Placements include: Community Pharmacy Practice (4 weeks/160 hours), Acute Care/Inpatient Hospital Practice (4 weeks/160 hours).
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
If you would like to precept with limited direct supervision, an advanced learner may be a better match. Advanced students are expected to be more independent in their learning and have a broader knowledge base. Advanced learners include 4th year PharmD students and post-professional PharmD students.
Placements include: various practice settings (8 weeks/320 hours).
For more information, please contact us at phexed@ualberta.ca.