How Allied Health Programs Can Integrate Pharmacists into Didactic Education Medication Curriculum: Benefits, Challenges, and Implementation

Authors

Dawn M. Battise, Wingate UniversityFollow
Susan M. Smith, Wingate UniversityFollow

Abstract

Many allied health professionals are required to receive medication-related education. As the “medication experts,” pharmacists are uniquely qualified to provide such training. Although pharmacy involvement in interprofessional education is frequently described, there is limited data about the pharmacist's role in the allied health didactic setting. This paper describes how two allied health programs leveraged the medication knowledge of pharmacy educators to enhance delivery of medication related content. Strategies are provided for pharmacy and allied health educators who are considering implementing a similar interprofessional model.

Author Bio(s)

Dawn Battise, PharmD, BCACP, is a Professor of Pharmacy and Director of Pharmacy Skills Labs at Wingate University School of Pharmacy in Wingate, NC. She teaches in both the pharmacy and physical therapy programs at Wingate University.

Susan M. Smith, BS, PharmD, BCPS, is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Director of Interprofessional Education at Wingate University School of Pharmacy in Wingate, NC. She teaches in both the pharmacy and physician assistant programs at Wingate University.

Recommended Citation

Battise DM, Smith SM. How Allied Health Programs Can Integrate Pharmacists into Didactic Education Medication Curriculum: Benefits, Challenges, and Implementation. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2024 Oct 04;22(4), Article 19.