Faculty of Pharmacy Shares Experience Transitioning from Traditional Lab Practicals to Objective Structured Pharmacy Assessment (OSPA)

• Published in: ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOUR PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL
• Main Authors: Ramli, Nor Amlizan; Anuar, Nor Khaizan; Ismail, Wan Azman Wan; Zamery, Muhammad 'Izzuddin; Hamid, Khuriah Abdul; Abu Samah, Nor Hayati
• Format: Proceedings Paper
• Language: English
• Published: E-IPH LTD UK 2024
• Subjects: Environmental Sciences & Ecology
• Online Access: https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001320666900007
• ISSN: 2398-4287
• DOI: 10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI21.6081

The Faculty of Pharmacy revamped its curriculum for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) 2019 cohort due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Nutraceutical (PHC560) course transitioned its hands-on tablet formulation practical to a virtual format with recorded demonstrations. The third cohort's reassessment led to redesigning the lab component into an Objective Structured Pharmacy Assessment (OSPA), focusing on Ethics, Regulatory Aspects, Quality Assurance, and Case Study with Role Play. Positive outcomes have sparked optimism for continued OSPA implementation and potential extension to other courses.