Revising the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education (CAPE) Educational Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs): The Report of the 2021-2022 Academic Affairs Standing Committee

Am J Pharm Educ. 2023 Jan;87(1):ajpe9453. doi: 10.5688/ajpe9453.

Abstract

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. The 2021-22 Academic Affairs Committee was charged to 1) Update the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education (CAPE) Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activity (EPA) statements for new pharmacy graduates; 2) Nominate at least one person for an elected AACP or Council Office; and 3) Consider ways that AACP can improve its financial health. This report primarily focuses on the process undertaken by the committee to revise the CAPE Educational Outcomes and EPAs. Proposed changes to the current outcomes are discussed and the reasoning behind these revisions are described. AACP members will have the opportunity to provide feedback prior to the final document being approved and published later this year.

Keywords: activities; curriculum; methods; outcomes; pharmacy education; professional.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Competency-Based Education
  • Curriculum
  • Education, Pharmacy*
  • Humans
  • Pharmaceutical Services*
  • Pharmacy*