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

Pharmacy 354 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Community

Placement Type: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Community

Length of Placement: 4 weeks at 40 hours per week

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Pharmacy 454 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Hospital

Placement Type: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Hospital

Length of Placement: 4 weeks at 40 hours per week

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Pharmacy 554 - Year 4 Placement - Community

Placement Type: Year 4 Placement - Community

Placement Length: 8 weeks at 40 hours per week

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Course Podcasts (same for Pharmacy 554, 555, 556 + 557) (2023-24):

Pharmacy 555 - Year 4 Placement - Acute Care/Inpatient Hospital

Placement Type: Year 4 Placement - Acute Care/Inpatient Hospital

Placement Length: 8 weeks at 40 hours per week

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Course Podcasts (same for Pharmacy 554, 555, 556 + 557) (2023-24):

Pharmacy 556 - Year 4 Placement - Any Patient Care Setting

Placement Type: Year 4 Placement - Any Patient Care Setting

Placement Length: 8 weeks at 40 hours per week

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Course Podcasts (same for Pharmacy 554, 555, 556 + 557) (2023-24):

Pharmacy 557 - Year 4 Placement - Mandatory Elective

Placement Type: Year 4 Placement - Mandatory Elective

Placement Length: 8 weeks at 40 hours per week

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Pharmacy 511, 512, 513, 514, 515 - PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists

Placement Type: All are Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Placement Length: 6 rotations x 6 weeks each at 40 hours per week

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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.