Level 2: Comprehension

 

"Comprehension: Pharmacists grasp the meaning and intent of the material.  They can restate what they have learned in their own words and describe the importance of the new material as well as its relationship to related material or ideas."²

 

Example: Explain the common side effects of antihypertensive medications.

 

Notice that, while this is still a "knowing" rather than "doing" objective, it involves more depth than the knowledge level. Not only must the resident be able to list common side effectves, they must be able to explain them, demonstrating their understanding.

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