Applying the Pharmacist Patient Care Process for Doctor of Pharmacy Students Program
This program, available to all Doctor of Pharmacy students, provides recognition of proficiency in the fundamental skills necessary for practicing the profession of pharmacy, specifically the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process.
You will have the opportunity to earn a series of badges that signify that you are "practice-ready" and will be able to effectively compete for a postdoctoral training position or a pharmacist position in your chosen practice area. Program requirements are embedded in PharmD coursework with additional performance requirements in experiential activities or work experience that demonstrate proficiency in applying the PPCP.
This is a micro-credential program. Earn the Pharmacist Patient Care Process digital badge upon successful completion of this program.
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Eligibility, Requirements and Submission
Who is eligible?
Students must be enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Requirements
To earn the micro-credential, students must complete three required badges and at least one focused badge.
Complete three required badges:
- Introduction to Applying the Pharmacist Patient Care Process (PPCP)
Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024 PPCP Badge 1 Submission Link
Class of 2025 PPCP Badge 1 Submission Link Coming Soon
- Applying the PPCP to Self-Care
PPCP Badge 2 Form for Submission
Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024 PPCP Badge 2 Submission Link
Class of 2025 PPCP Badge 2 Submission Link Coming Soon
- Using Medication Reconciliation to Illustrate the PPCP
And complete at least one focused badge:
- PPCP Outpatient Pharmacy Practice Focus
- PPCP Inpatient Pharmacy Practice Focus
Required Courses
Badge 1: Introduction to Applying the Pharmacist Patient Care Process (PPCP)
- PHM 515 Pharmaceutical Care I
- PHM 501 Foundations of Pharmacotherapeutics
Badge 2: Applying the PPCP to Self-Care
- PHM 516 Self-Care Therapeutics
- Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Badge 3: Using Medication Reconciliation to Illustrate the PPCP
- PHM 616 Pharmaceutical Care III
- Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
PPCP Outpatient Pharmacy Practice Focus
- PHM 615: Pharmaceutical Care II
- Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
- Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences - Outpatient Care
PPCP Inpatient Pharmacy Practice Focus
- PHM 715 - Pharmaceutical Care IV
- Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
- Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences - Inpatient Care
Additional required activities/assigments
- To attain a badge, you will need to have a pharmacist witness and attest that you can perform the processes described in each badge.