The goal is to introduce training and education pharmacists received in the United States, some professional services provided by pharmacists in the community setting.
Among these services, what are applicable and how we can implement these services in the community pharmacy in Taiwan.
Goals
Introducing pharmacist training and education in
the United States.
Introducing professional services provided by community pharmacist. Mini-clinic/ambulatory care pharmacy
Services applicable to Taiwan’s Community Pharmacy.
How we can implement these services in the community pharmacy in Taiwan.
Overview
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My Education
Northeastern University, Boston, MABachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MADoctor of Pharmacy
Institute for Integrative Nutrition (affiliated with Columbia University), Manhattan, NYCertified Holistic Health CounselorCertified Holistic Health CoachCertified by American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)
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My Work Experience
Taipei Medical University, School of Pharmacy, Taipei, Taiwan Clinical Assistant Professor
Taipei Medical University-Wan Fang Hospital, Center of Excellence for Clinical Trial and Research, Taiwan Project Manager/Researcher
Stop and Shop Supermarket Co. Pharmacy Department, MA Pharmacy Manager Regional Clinical Coordinator Preceptor for Pharmacy Students
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My Other Experience
International Symposium Keynote Speaker
Pharmacist Continuing Education Teacher
Advisor of pharmaceutical care committee, Taiwan Pharmacist Association
Health Educator, Health Coach, EFT Practitioner
Weight loss program trainer/coach
Interpreter Tony Robbins, Blair Singer, Rich Dad Advisor Team,
Harv Eker
Pharmacy Education
Prepare Pharmacist: To provide patient-centered and population-based
care that optimizes medication therapy
To manage health system resources to improve therapeutic outcomes
To promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention
History of Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
1951- PharmD sole professional degree program at USC
1952~57- optional program at UCSF1991- 11 additional programs transitioned
to the all PharmD program1994- total of 20 all PharmD programs as
sole degree2004- all programs offer the PharmD
degree as the only degree
Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum
Biomedical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Behavioral, Social, and Administrative Sciences
Pharmacy Practice
Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology
Microbiology
Immunology
Biochemistry
Molecular biology
Biostatistics
Genetics
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Medicinal ChemistryPharmacologyToxicologyPharmaceutics- physical/chemical
principles of dosage forms and drug delivery systems
BiopharmaceuticsPharmacokinetics
Behavioral, Social, and Administrative Pharmacy
Health Care Economics
Pharmacoeconomics
Practice Management
Communications
Ethics
Social/Behavioral Applications
Pharmacy Law
Pharmacy Practice
Rx Processing Compounding Epidemiology Health Promotion Disease Prevention Drug Information Outcomes
Documentation
Self Care Pediatrics GeriatricsNutrition Physical Assessment Disease State
Management Clinical Laboratory
Medicine
Law & Regulation (Policy)
IPPE/Co-op Education Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Required: Institutional & Community IPPE
3rd: study abroad, international co-op, research, or a specialized pharmacy experience.
Professional Experience
APPE/Rotation (six 6-week)
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Required: Community Pharmacy, Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Care, and Health-System (cardiology,infectious diseases, gastroenterology, nephrology, oncology/hematology, obstetrics/gynecology, intensive care).
Elective rotations: administration, community practice, critical care medicine, drug information, emergency medicine, pediatrics, poison information, drug information, teaching, and psychiatry.
Professional Experience
Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisites*
English
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
General Biology
Physics
Calculus
Public Speaking
Electives
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Anatomy
Physiology
Genetics
Biostatistics
Immunology
*2-3 year prerequisite
Professional Year 1~2
Begin demonstrating professional values and attitudes
Pharmacy Jurisprudence
Acquire basic fundamental knowledge and concepts Pharmaceutical sciences
Health care systems
Patient care skills (including interpersonal/communication skills)
Professional Year 2~3
Continued professional growth
Comprehensive Disease Management (Integrate concepts and knowledge about pharmacotherapy) Concepts and knowledge
Seminar: Case-based learning and problem solving
Practice skills labs
Introductory pharmacy practice experiences
Professional Year 4
Full year of Advanced Practice Experiences
Professional attitudes and values
Abilities Patient caring
Inter-professional experiences
Identify and solve patient medication related-problems
Responsibility for patient’s pharmacotherapy outcomes
Advanced Training
Board Certified pharmacotherapy specialist
Certified Educator: Asthma, DM
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Training Program
Residency
Fellowship
Advance disease manager
MBA: pharmacy management
JD: Pharmacy Lawyer
Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Eight Board Certified Pharmacist
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
Critical Care Pharmacy (beginning 2015)
Nuclear Pharmacy
Nutrition Support Pharmacy
Oncology Pharmacy
Pediatric Pharmacy (beginning 2015)
Psychiatric Pharmacy
Pharmacotherapy (Two added Qualification) Cardiology
Infectious Diseases
Advanced Training
Board Certified pharmacotherapy specialist
Certified Educator: Asthma, DM
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Training Program
Residency
Fellowship
Advance disease manager
MBA: pharmacy management
JD: Pharmacy Lawyer
National Asthma Educator Certification Board Certified Asthma Educators (AE-C)
American Association of Diabetes Educators Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM)
Board Certified Educator
Advanced Training
Board Certified pharmacotherapy specialist
Certified Educator: Asthma, DM
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Training Program
Residency
Fellowship
Advance disease manager
MBA: pharmacy management
JD: Pharmacy Lawyer
Disease Management Coach/Support
1. Better Breathing Days—Asthma Education and Respiratory Care
2. Diabetic Education Program3. Blood Pressure Clinic—Hypertension
Education and BP Testing4. Heart Program- Cardiovascular Disease 5. Cholesterol Clinic—Cholesterol
Monitoring and Education6. Osteoporosis Education7. Smoking Cessation Program
Better Breathing Days
2-Class Program, 2 Sessions Available Learn how to use the peak-flow meter Learn the meanings of each color zone Proper ways of using your inhalers and nebulizerHow to manage your sick days Understand your medications Bonus: Breathe easy with
healing recipes
Diabetes Education Program
6-Class Program, 2 Sessions Available Classes are covered by Blue Cross, Blue Shield,
Blue Chip, and United HealthCare of New England insurance plans. Or patients paid out of pocket.
Learn how to lower your risks of complications The latest on shelf blood glucose monitoring How to handle sick days Eating out and traveling with diabetes Food tour- Counting carbohydrates and still enjoy
food! Improve your quality of life!
Disease Management Coach/Support
1. Better Breathing Days—Asthma Education and Respiratory Care
2. Diabetic Education Program3. Blood Pressure Clinic—Hypertension
Education and BP Testing4. Heart Program- Cardiovascular Disease 5. Cholesterol Clinic—Cholesterol
Monitoring and Education6. Osteoporosis Education7. Smoking Cessation Program
Medication Delivery Service
Prescription Refill Reminder program
Specialized Packaging of Medications for Long-Term Care facility or nursing home
Special consulting services to Long-term Care Facility
FLAVORx for Children
Prescriptions for Pets
Other Clinical Services
Clinical Wellness Programs
1. Flu Clinic—Flu Shots for Flu Season2. Blood Sugar Screening3. Blood Pressure Screening 4. Cholesterol Screening5. Bone Density Screening
Wellness Campaign Program
January: Healthy Weight Week, National Cervical Cancer Screening Month
February: Cancer Prevention Month, Heart Disease March: National Kidney Month, Colon Cancer
Awareness Month April: World Health Day May: National Women's Health Week , World No
Tobacco Day June: National Men's Health Week
Wellness Campaign Program
July: UV Safety Month August: National Cancer Screening Day September: National Ovarian Cancer Month October: Breast Cancer Awareness November: Lung Cancer Awareness, Great American
Smokeout, DM
1. What are the professional services applicable in Taiwan’s community pharmacy setting?
2. How to apply them?
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