By Regina A. Tabor, R.Ph. UIW Feik School of Pharmacy October 3, 2014

 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

 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

 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

 Examples of questions: 1.How well did the preceptor teach on this rotation? a.Extremely well b.Quite well c.Moderately well d.Slightly well e.Not at all well 2.How effective were the student activities for the rotation? a.Extremely effective b.Very effective c.Moderately effective d.Slightly effective e.Not at all effective

 Online surveys through the student’s 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.

 Can be used from any computer  Free  Can be used on iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch  Allows you to upload, share and discuss ◦ Documents ◦ Presentations ◦ Images ◦ Audio files ◦ Videos

 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

 RxPreceptor (ELMS) app allows preceptors to manage their account on the go.  Preceptors can: ◦ View their schedules ◦ Confirm student competencies ◦ Complete student evaluations

 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

 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

 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.

 Studios ◦ Free ◦ Sends reminders about upcoming tests and assignments ◦ Keeps track of schedule:  Assignments  Tests  Appointments ◦ Available for Android Device

 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 -fi-finder/id ?mt=8

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 1. A key step in completing the online evaluation includes having and accurate 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

 3. Current Technological teaching tools include the use of application (apps) that can be downloaded onto mobile devices. ◦ a) True ◦ b) False  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