CoDEG is continuously involved in research, development and evaluation projects related to competency. This page provides updates on current and past projects.

Evaluation of Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice
As a programme which uses a progressive and innovative model of pharmacy education, it is essential to evaluate the new PG Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice. In Spring/Summer 2007 a short questionnaire was designed to elicit views and attitudes of students participating in the programme. To find out more about the Diploma visit the Joint Programmes Board website.

Below are the key findings from the preliminary analysis of data from First Year students. For more details of the evaluation click here.

 

• Students agree that patients and practice are essential to learning, and can freely identify examples of improved practice.
• Most students see work as a learning opportunity.
• A minority may still prefer to learn by studying, fact learning, etc. and some students struggle with their roles as student and practitioner. However, comments suggest that attitudes are changing.
• Many students feel more competent than 12 months ago due to increased knowledge, practice experience, confidence and responsibility.
• Students believe they can identify their knowledge gaps, they know what to do to resolve them and they make time to do it.
• Some students feel that work base and tutor support could be improved.