beyond the classroom
SERVICE LEARNING Service learning is an integral part of learning within the School of Pharmacy. Through community-based experiential service learning opportunities, students gain insight into social justice while developing professional skills like communication, leadership, and cultural intelligence. Service learning emphasizes critical thinking and reflection while encouraging a heightened sense of personal growth, academic enhancement, civic learning, and professional development beyond clinical skills-building, and gives students the chance to practice acting with justice. Service learning is embedded into 5 pharmacy courses with objectives, assignments, and direct or remote service. The critical reflection and transformative experiences involved in service learning positions students to fully meet the diverse needs of their patients and clients. Some examples of community-based service projects carried out as part of course requirements include: • Health education and prevention facilitation in afterschool programs • Health assessment and service at the annual Regis 9Health Fair • Compassion care in independent and assisted living facilities • Project-based service and support with those on the margins - Immigrants and refugees - Individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty - Families caring for children with acute, chronic, terminal illness - Individuals with varying abilities (physical, cognitive, intellectual) - Elders in memory care - And more!
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