Role Play

Role play in School of Pharmacy is a dynamic and interactive teaching method that allows students to simulate real-life scenarios encountered in professional practice. It involves acting out specific roles such as a pharmacist, patient, or doctor to enhance communication, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. This approach is particularly useful in developing patient counseling abilities, ethical decision-making, and interprofessional collaboration. For example, students may role-play situations like explaining medication use, managing side effects, or recommending over-the-counter treatments. Through these exercises, learners gain confidence in their ability to handle diverse patient interactions, address concerns, and provide accurate information. Role play also fosters empathy by encouraging students to see situations from the patient’s perspective, promoting patient-centered care. Overall, role play serves as a valuable experiential learning tool in pharmacy education, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Figure 19: Role play performed by students

Figure 20: Role play performed by students

The CPR Training organized by the L. J. School of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the Red Cross Society was conducted as a role play-based activity, making it both engaging and impactful. Students and faculty actively participated in simulated emergency scenarios, practicing CPR techniques and first aid response through realistic role play. This interactive approach not only helped in understanding life-saving procedures but also built confidence to act promptly in real-life medical emergencies. The activity highlighted the value of experiential learning in promoting safety awareness and emergency preparedness within the community.