VALB Residency Brochure-24-25

Program Competency Areas Upon completion of this program, the pharmacy resident will achieve the following competencies as determined by the ASHP Accreditation Standard for PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Programs: Patient Care Independent provision of pharmaceutical care, primarily to ambulatory, acute, critical, geriatric and long-term care patients, through participation on health care teams and working under pharmacists with scopes of practice. Advancing Practice and Improving Patient Care Identify and implement changes needed to improve patient care and medication use systems and assess the impact of these changes. Make contributions to the current and future knowledge bank through evaluation and investigation. Leadership Demonstrate leadership through a positive professional attitude and contributions to improvements in patient care systems. Perform self-monitoring and self-directed learning in preparation for life-long learning. Develop attitudes and skills for a satisfying career. Promote the profession of pharmacy and demonstrate professional commitment. Teach, Educate and Disseminate Knowledge Educate patients and health professionals about medication/health related issues. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients/ public and members of the health care team and other health professionals to build relationships and accomplish goals.

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