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Insights into Pharmacists’ Participation in Professional Certification Programs in Saudi Arabia
| العنوان: | Insights into Pharmacists’ Participation in Professional Certification Programs in Saudi Arabia |
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| المؤلفون: | Ammar Y. Alhuzli, Mohammed B. Alzahrani, Ahmed J. Althobaiti, Abdullah S. Alshammari, Adnan Alharbi, Mahmoud Elrggal, Nasser M. Alorfi, Foud O. Bahamdain, Walaa Alnemari, Mohammed Alrashed, Abdulmalik S. Alotaibi, Mohammed A. Alnuhait |
| المصدر: | Healthcare, Vol 12, Iss 19, p 1943 (2024) |
| بيانات النشر: | MDPI AG |
| سنة النشر: | 2024 |
| المجموعة: | Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | pharmacist, certification, Saudi Arabia, professional development, programs, Medicine |
| الوصف: | Introduction: Professional certification programs play a crucial role in helping pharmacists develop specialized skills and establish their expertise in the field. This study explores how pharmacists in Saudi Arabia engage with these programs by examining their levels of awareness, attitudes, and participation. It also identifies the key barriers and motivators that influence their decision to pursue certification. Methods: An online survey was conducted among pharmacists in Saudi Arabia to assess participants’ knowledge of certification programs, their perceived benefits, the actual participation rates, and their preferences regarding certification areas and assessment methods. Results: Out of 394 participating pharmacists, around 47% had never participated in a professional certification program, and about 27% of our sample were unaware of such programs in Saudi Arabia. Financial constraints and a lack of awareness were noted as the primary barriers to participation. Almost 55% showed an interest in Clinical Pharmacy Specialties certification, while 54% were inclined toward Pharmacy Management and Leadership certifications. A preference for practical assessments in certification programs was suggested by 55% of participants. Conclusions: This study highlights a significant need for increased awareness and accessibility to professional certification programs among pharmacists in Saudi Arabia. Addressing participation barriers is vital to foster professional development and meet the healthcare sector’s evolving demands in Saudi Arabia. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article in journal/newspaper |
| اللغة: | English |
| Relation: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/19/1943; https://doaj.org/toc/2227-9032; https://doaj.org/article/06a424c6f85149df8e63afa8cb73538c |
| DOI: | 10.3390/healthcare12191943 |
| الاتاحة: | https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191943 https://doaj.org/article/06a424c6f85149df8e63afa8cb73538c |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.22BCAFB1 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
| DOI: | 10.3390/healthcare12191943 |
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