By Regina A. Tabor, R.Ph.
UIW Feik School of Pharmacy
October 3, 2014
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Pharmacists were among the first healthcare
professionals to recognize the benefits of
technology
Technology is the pharmacist’s toolbox
Helps in teaching efforts
Enables more efficient and effective time
management
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Applications are typically small, specialized
programs downloaded onto mobile devices.
Nowadays there are more than 500,000
applications (apps) in the Apple store.
Another 200,000 in the Android store.
Apps are not a replacement for pharmacists.
Apps help us to extend our care of patients
and teaching of students.
Tools
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Online survey
◦ Free
◦ Use for big and small survey answers
◦ Customizable
 Easy question creation
◦ View results graphically
 Charts and graphs for results can be downloaded
 Variety of export options
https://www.surveymonkey.com
https://www.surveymonkey.com
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Examples of questions:
1. How well did the preceptor teach on this rotation?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Extremely well
Quite well
Moderately well
Slightly well
Not at all well
2. How effective were the student activities for the rotation?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Extremely effective
Very effective
Moderately effective
Slightly effective
Not at all effective
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Online surveys through the student’s email
are quick to fill out.
Website provides support for tips on how to
word clear, succinct questions that stand a
better chance of being answered.
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Can be used from any computer
Free
Can be used on iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
Allows you to upload, share and discuss
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Documents
Presentations
Images
Audio files
Videos
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Comments on Voice Thread slides by using
these options:
◦ Microphone
◦ Webcam
◦ Text
◦ Phone
◦ Audio-file upload
Easy to shared with others by computer links
provided.
APPLICATIONS
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RxPreceptor (ELMS) app allows preceptors to
manage their account on the go.
Preceptors can:
◦ View their schedules
◦ Confirm student competencies
◦ Complete student evaluations
http://www.cesearchengine.com/provider_details.php?p=418
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Lexicomp
◦ Requires and annual subscription after first 30 days
of use
◦ Fast, reliable answers to medication questions at
point of care
◦ Available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch & Android
devices
http://www.lexi.com/
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RxShortages
◦ Free
◦ Give health care providers information about drug
shortages quickly and easily
◦ Information is from the FDA and American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
◦ Includes
 Current shortages
 Resolved shortages
 Unavailable drugs
◦ Available for Android devices, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
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Mint Personal Finance
◦ Free
◦ Users add their bank, credit, loan and
retirement accounts with Mint.com
◦ Allows users to do the following with
their money :
 Track
 Budget
 Manage
◦ Available for iPhone, iPad, iPod
touch, Android Devices.
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Studios
◦ Free
◦ Sends reminders about upcoming tests and
assignments
◦ Keeps track of schedule:
 Assignments
 Tests
 Appointments
◦ Available for Android Device
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Wi-Fi Finder
◦ Free
◦ Allows users to find free or paid Wi-Fi
locations using the GPS function on
their device.
◦ Available for Android devices, iPhone,
iPad, iPod touch
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wi
-fi-finder/id300708497?mt=8
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SurveyMonkey®, Inc(US).
https://www.surveymonkey.com . Accessed
9/19/14.
VoiceThread.
https://voicethread.com/about/features/.
Accessed 9/19/14.
CEAppCenter™.
http://ceappcenter.com/educationsubject/5/Pharmacy-Education-MobileApps. Accessed 9/20/14.
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Galdo J. How to use apps to make your
pharmacy more technology-savvy.
DrugTopics, March 15, 2012. Accessed
9/20/14.
Dictionary.com,
http://dictionary.reference.com/browseapp.
Accessed 9/20/14.
Oldfield E, Top 5 Free Apps for Pharmacy
Students. Pharmacy Times, August 5, 2014.
Accessed 9/23/14.
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1. A key step in completing the online evaluation
includes having and accurate email address for
the RxPreceptor system.
◦ a) True
◦ b) False
2. Preceptors are required to submit which of
the following online for students
a) Midpoint student evaluation
b) Final student evaluation
c) Intern Grading Rubric
d) All of the above
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3. Current Technological teaching tools include
the use of application (apps) that can be
downloaded onto mobile devices.
◦ a) True
◦ b) False
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4. Advantages of an online submission of the
student evaluation include:
◦ a) Ability to keep track of evaluation forms
◦ b) Utilization of information for evaluation of school
curriculum
◦ c) Ease of access for the user at work or home
◦ d) All of the above