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Paper Millifluidics Lab: Using a Library of Color Tests to Find Adulterated Antibiotics
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Bliese, Sarah L.; O'Donnell, Deanna; Weaver, Abigail A.; Lieberman, Marya – Journal of Chemical Education, 2020
A two to three period analytical chemistry experiment has been developed which allows second year students to explore chemical color tests used to detect adulterated pharmaceuticals. Students prepare several paper analytical devices (PADs) to generate positive and negative controls antibiotics, along with cutting agents such as starch and chalk.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Experiments, College Science, Science Laboratories
Active Learning Activity Aimed to Develop Group Patient Education Skills
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Kelley, Kristi; Liles, Anne Marie – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2018
Providing patient education for a group is an essential practice for all healthcare providers that has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically in relation to patients with chronic diseases. This practice requires skills such as adapting communication to meet the…
Descriptors: Patient Education, Communication Strategies, Knowledge Level, Pharmacy
Determining the Deacetylation Degree of Chitosan: Opportunities to Learn Instrumental Techniques
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Pérez-Álvarez, Leyre; Ruiz-Rubio, Leire; Vilas-Vilela, Jose Luis – Journal of Chemical Education, 2018
To enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills, a project-based learning (PBL) approach for "Instrumental Techniques" courses in undergraduate physical chemistry was specifically developed for a pharmacy bachelor degree program. The starting point of this PBL was an open-ended question that is close to the student scientist's…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, College Science
A Stealth Drug Recall: Who Protects Consumers and Shareholders?
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Monseau, Susanna; Lasher, Nancy – Journal of Legal Studies Education, 2015
In September 2010, William Weldon, chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of Johnson & Johnson (J&J), was called to testify in front of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to explain the largest product recall in the 125-year history of the well-known pharmaceutical and consumer products company. This article presents a…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Pharmacy, Corporations, Governance
A Method for Teaching Communication in Pharmacy in Authentic Work Situations
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Hyvarinen, Marja-Leena; Tanskanen, Paavo; Katajavuori, Nina; Isotalus, Pekka – Communication Education, 2010
Studies consistently confirm that there is an extensive need for new theoretical and practical directions for communication in disciplines (CID) programmes. The CID pedagogy calls for more specialized training with more specialized methods in particular professions. This study presents a method developed for practical training studies in pharmacy…
Descriptors: Mentors, Pharmacy, Communication Skills, Teaching Methods
Education in Mexico. Bulletin, 1956, No. 1
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Johnston, Marjorie C. – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1956
"Education in Mexico," one of the series of basic studies on education in the American Republics undertaken by the Office of Education, has been prepared with the interests of the following groups in mind: (1) Persons working in the field of Inter-American educational relations; (2) Those specializing in Latin American area and language…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Economic Development, Public Education, World History