Open AccessEvaluation of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program ‐ Early Trends
Author(s) -
McFarlane Anne E,
Kelly Maria,
Maunsell Terry A,
Tierney Johneen M,
Young Carolyn E
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
the australian journal of hospital pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0310-6810
DOI - 10.1002/jppr1997276455
Subject(s) - technician , pharmacy , medical education , pharmacy technician , pharmacist , relevance (law) , scale (ratio) , medicine , psychology , family medicine , engineering , physics , quantum mechanics , political science , law , electrical engineering
Aim: To ascertain the views of students enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program. Method: Questionnaires were sent to all students immediately after enrolling and also after completing the course. Students who failed to complete the course (or their mentor‐pharmacist) were contacted informally. Results: Eighty entry questionnaires were distributed and 46 (58%) returned. The most common reason for enrolling was ‘to perform the job better’. Most students were unsure as to whether they would undertake further study after the current course. Sixteen forms were distributed to students who completed the entire course and 14 (88%) returned. On a scale of I to 5, rankings for difficulty, interest and relevance were 2.86, 4.39 and 4.61 respectively. Specific comments regarding content, advice for new students and departmental support were provided. Some students who failed to complete the course thought that the original decision to enrol was incorrect. Conclusion: These preliminary results have provided valuable information which is being used to maximise the success of subsequent enrollees.