Student: Physical Assessment Microcredential
Release Date: January 14, 2026 - currently available to pre-order Activity Type: Application-based |
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Overview
The Student: Physical Assessment Microcredential is designed for student pharmacists who are interested in building introductory physical assessment skills, as well as the ability to perform fundamental evaluations of cognitive and physical functioning. Topics addressed in the curriculum of this student microcredential include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation
- Basic lung auscultation and cervical lymph node exam
- Evaluation of venous thromboembolism risk
- Selection of compression stockings
- Assessment of lower extremities
- Diabetic foot exam
- Assessments of older adults to detect the following: frailty, risk of falls, vision or hearing loss, cognitive decline, and signs and symptoms of abuse
- Orthostatic hypotension
The Student: Physical Assessment Microcredential is intended for student pharmacists and is not eligible for ACPE credit.
Student: Physical Assessment Microcredential Requirement
Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online comprehensive exam. Once the learner passes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the ASHP Student: Physical Assessment Microcredential and Credly badge.