Survey of Prior Learning Assessment Practices in Pharmacy Education
Nontraditional Pharm.D (NTPD) program directors were surveyed to determine the use of prior learning assessment (PLA) in NTPD programs. Eighty-four percent of the respondents reported using PLA for one or more purposes, including the admissions process and the awarding of advanced standing for didactic and experiential courses. Transcript review, faculty-developed exams, and portfolios are the most commonly used methods of PLA in NTPD programs.