1. Oath of a Pharmacist
Students are expected to follow the principles outlined in the Oath of a Pharmacist.
Oath:
I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:
- I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.
- I will treat all patients with dignity and respect and will not discriminate against any patient.
- I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for all patients.
- I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me.
- I will accept the responsibility to improve my professional knowledge, expertise, and self-awareness.
- I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct.
- I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.
- I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.
I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with
which I am entrusted by the public.
The Oath of a Pharmacist was first developed in 1983 by the AACP Board of Directors
and was revised in 1994, 2007, and 2021. The current Oath of a Pharmacist was adopted
by AACP and APhA in November 2021. In April 2025, the AACP Board of Directors approved
a second version of the Oath.
2. SWOSU COP Professionalism Policy
3. Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Students shall utilize the elements within the CPD process to develop habits associated with becoming a lifelong learner.
For information, please refer to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Guidance on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the Profession of Pharmacy