Design of the Mini-clinical Evaluation Exercise for Technology Training of Hospital Pharmacists

OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the examination for technology training of hospital pharmacists. METHODS:Based on the situation of technology training of hospital pharmacists,Mini-clinical evaluation exercise(Mini-CEX)was adopted to examine and evaluate dispensing service skill after 6 months of training. RESULTS:Mini-CEX examined the skills of hospital pharmacists in the process of drug dispensing,such as interview face to face of drug dispensing process,the use of pharmacy knowledge,professional attitude,clinical judgment,communication skill,achievements and whole clinical competence. It not only examined the professional skill of hospital pharmacists,but also reflected the ability of dealing with practical problems and humanistic care. It also cultured the pharmacist's awareness of good pharmaceutical care. CONCLUSIONS: It is feasible to apply Mini-CEX in the examination for technology training of hospital pharmacists. It adapts to the characteristics of pharmaceutical care and reflects the clinical significance of pharmaceutical care.