Pharmacist Preceptor Podcast 30m

In this episode of Precept to Practice, we dive into the evolving use of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) as a tool for assessing and supporting learner development in pharmacy experiential education. Dr. Abigail Elmes, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy, shares her insights on implementing EPA-based assessments in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). Whether you're new to EPAs or navigating their integration into your practice site, this episode offers practical strategies to promote student growth, improve feedback conversations, and overcome common barriers in EPA-based assessment.

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In this episode of Precept to Practice, we dive into the evolving use of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) as a tool for assessing and supporting learner development in pharmacy experiential education. Dr. Abigail Elmes, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy, shares her insights on implementing EPA-based assessments in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). Whether you're new to EPAs or navigating their integration into your practice site, this episode offers practical strategies to promote student growth, improve feedback conversations, and overcome common barriers in EPA-based assessment.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Explain the purpose and structure of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in pharmacy education
2. Identify strategies to provide effective learner feedback using entrustment-supervision scales

Dr. Kathy Schott, PhD
Vice President - Education Services
CEimpact

Dr. Abigail Elmes, PharmD, MHPE, BCPS 
Research Assistant Professor
University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy

Dr. Kathy Schott and Dr. Abigail Elmes have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 

This program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as education for Minnesota pharmacy preceptors.

This program has been reviewed by the Texas Consortium on Experiential Programs (TCEP) and has been approved for preceptor education and training for Texas preceptors.

Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable
Release Date: March 26, 2025
Planned Expiration Date: March 26, 2028

Copyright 2025, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden.  


Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-25-147-H99-P
Application-based CPE Activity
Planned Expiration Date: March 26, 2028

CEImpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Obtain CPE credit by completing the course, followed by the exam and evaluation (if applicable). Once successfully completed, your course will appear in your Completed Courses tab. Access your CPE statement of credit at www.MyCPEMonitor.net.

¹CEImpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.