ABSTRACT
This article describes the development, implementation, and assessment of a pharmacy practice course sequence occurring early in the curriculum. The sequence includes three consecutive courses. Material included is meant to build skills such as prescription interpretation/validation, communication, documentation, IV preparation, and compounding. It is meant to be cumulative, to supplement courses running concurrently, and to prepare students for later courses. Student performance is assessed based on laboratory activities/assignments, written examinations, and cumulative laboratory practical examinations. Students' perception of learning is assessed using the School's standard course evaluation form. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Further investigation is needed to determine the long-term effects that the redesigned sequence has had.