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ArticleAmerican journal of pharmaceutical education2014

An elective course in aromatherapy science.

Emily R Esposito, Mary V Bystrek, JoAnn S Klein

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Article in American journal of pharmaceutical education, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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3 authors.

Emily R EspositoCollege of Pharmacy, Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky.
Mary V BystrekCollege of Pharmacy, Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky.
JoAnn S KleinSpencerian College, Louisville, Kentucky.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the impact of an innovative team-taught elective course on second-year (P2) students' knowledge and skills relating to the relationship between aromatherapy and pharmacy.

designAn Aromatherapy Science elective course was offered to P2 students in an accelerated doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree program and was designed to provide an elective course experience while focusing on active-learning skills such as group work, student-led presentations, and in-class activities. Lectures were designed to reinforce core curricular threads from the basic sciences within the pharmaceutical sciences department while highlighting key aromatherapy principles. ASSESSMENT: Course evaluations, grades, and student self-assessments were used to evaluate student fulfillment and knowledge gained. Students agreed this hands-on course integrated pharmaceutical science experiences, enriched their pharmacy education, and provided knowledge to enhance their confidence in describing essential oil uses, drug interactions, and key aromatherapy clinical implications.

conclusionStudents agreed this course prepared them to identify essential oil therapeutic uses and potential essential oil-drug interactions, and interpret literature. The introduction of aromatherapy principles to pharmacy students will prepare a new generation of healthcare professionals on the role of alternative medicines.

Indexed as

AromatherapyCurriculumEducational MeasurementEducation, PharmacyHerb-Drug InteractionsHumansMedication ErrorsOils, VolatileProblem-Based LearningProgram EvaluationSurveys and QuestionnairesTeachingOils, Volatileactive learningaromatherapyelective coursepharmaceutical sciences

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PMID24850941
PMCPMC4028588

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