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INTERACTIVE CPA FAQs
- What is the purpose of a CPA?
- Can a Physician be a preceptor?
- Can a BS Pharmacist be a preceptor?
- What if I can't find a location to complete my CPAs?
- What is the first step in securing a preceptor?
- What is an affiliation agreement?
- When is an affiliation agreement needed?
Each CPA is a task that an advanced practitioner has to be competent in. The goal as you complete each CPA is to demonstrate competency under the supervision of a preceptor.
Diane E. Beck, Pharm.D.
Director of Educational & Faculty Development and Professor
College of Pharmacy, University of Florida
Can a Physician be a preceptor?
The competency assessment form has a section that lists the criteria needed to be a preceptor for each CPA. There are some CPAs where a Physician meets the criteria needed to be a preceptor.
Diane E. Beck, Pharm.D.
Director of Educational & Faculty Development and Professor
College of Pharmacy, University of Florida
Can a BS Pharmacist be a preceptor?
Most BS Pharmacists do not have the background training and expertise necessary to help a WPPD student learn at the highest level. There are some exceptions and those individuals are looked at on a case by case basis.
Diane E. Beck, Pharm.D.
Director of Educational & Faculty Development and Professor
College of Pharmacy, University of Florida
What if I can't find a location to complete my CPAs?
Often it is hard to find a community setting where there is a lot of patient-centered care. Some CPAs can be completed in a community pharmacy setting if you have a qualified preceptor. There should be community pharmacies in your area that have PharmD trained practitioners to act as your preceptor at their site.
Diane E. Beck, Pharm.D.
Director of Educational & Faculty Development and Professor
College of Pharmacy, University of Florida
What is the first step in securing a preceptor?
Have the individual complete the online preceptor application and then you must submit the preceptor request asking that person to be your preceptor.
Diane E. Beck, Pharm.D.
Director of Educational & Faculty Development and Professor
College of Pharmacy, University of Florida