2022 Volume 6 Article ID: 2022-015
Learning about intensive care is well recognized as an important element of pharmaceutical studies, yet few organizations provide pharmacy students with practical training in this field. This training is, nevertheless, essential for all pharmacy students as it includes the pharmacological management of patients requiring intensive care and those discharged from the intensive care unit. Our hospital provides a two-day practical training program in intensive care, including lectures and small group discussions. The practical training at our hospital contributes to learning about pharmacotherapy for sepsis and organ system assessment, and may encourage trainees to develop an interest in working as a pharmacist in the field of intensive care. Furthermore, because the need for intensive care pharmacy services is recognized by pharmacy students regardless of their practical training experience in intensive care, there is a high demand for learning opportunities in this field. Therefore, we will further enhance the content of student training and continue the post-graduate education program in intensive care in order to train and prepare prospective pharmacists to be able to effectively assist critically ill patients.
