title: A pharmacokinetics module taught within a pediatrics pharmacotherapy course.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review the effectiveness of a pedagogical approach and methods used to teach pediatric pharmacokinetics to a large class of pharmacy students in a required course in the third-year of a bachelor of science in pharmacy program.
  
  
  METHODS
  The pharmacokinetic sessions emphasized facilitating student understanding of the basic pharmacokinetic principles learned in earlier courses and applying that knowledge to pediatric case scenarios. This was accomplished using lectures with PowerPoint slides followed by small-group, context-focused discussions that required students to apply the principles outlined in the lecture.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Student understanding of the pharmacokinetics concepts discussed within the course was assessed via a written examination.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The small-group context-focused approach to teaching pediatric pharmacokinetics in a large class size with minimal resources allowed opportunities for students to apply their foundational knowledge in an interactive and engaging atmosphere.
authors: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. patricia.gerber@ubc.ca
authors: Patricia
authors: P
authors: Gerber
authors: Roxane
authors: R
authors: Carr
mesh_terms: D032882:Comprehension; D003479:Curriculum; D004358:Drug Therapy; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics; D010599:Pharmacokinetics; D013339:Students, Pharmacy
keywords: pediatrics; pharmacokinetics; pharmacotherapy; small group
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