Identificación de capacidades prácticas y criterios éticos durante las prácticas de laboratorio en estudiantes de la carrera de química farmacéutica de la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
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En la actualidad, tanto docentes como estudiantes universitarios se encuentran en una sociedad que evoluciona rápidamente. Por esto, se espera que los programas educativos se enfoquen en la creación de currículos dinámicos y centrados en el estudiante, con docentes facilitadores del proceso de aprendizaje. Se requiere una educación integral que combine teoría y práctica de calidad para formar a una nueva generación, fundamentada en principios y valores. El objetivo de este estudio es identificar las capacidades prácticas adquiridas por los estudiantes de Química Farmacéutica de la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, considerando la importancia de la ética profesional. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, no experimental y descriptivo de tipo transversal, utilizando un cuestionario con 67 preguntas cerradas. En cuanto a las capacidades prácticas, los resultados indicaron que el 33.33% de los encuestados siempre cumple con las normas de seguridad de laboratorio. Sin embargo, solo el 19.53% y el 23.21% sigue las prácticas adecuadas de manejo de material y reactivos respectivamente y el 18.40% de manejo de instrumentación química. Con respecto a la ética, se encontró que el 36.81% de los encuestados maneja los datos de manera apropiada, mientras que el 66.67% sigue las prácticas adecuadas para el tratamiento de sujetos de investigación. Estos resultados evidencian la necesidad de fortalecer las capacidades prácticas de los estudiantes y mejorar su preparación en ética profesional. Para abordar esta necesidad, es crucial implementar estrategias educativas que respondan a las necesidades de los estudiantes, preparándolos para los desafíos que presenta la carrera de Química Farmacéutica.
Today, both university teachers and students find themselves in a rapidly evolving society. For this reason, educational programs are expected to focus on the creation of dynamic and student-centered curricula, with teachers who facilitate the learning process. A comprehensive education that combines theory and quality practice is required to train a new generation, based on principles and values. The objective of this study is to identify the practical skills acquired by Pharmaceutical Chemistry students at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, considering the importance of professional ethics. A quantitative, non-experimental and descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, using a questionnaire with 67 closed questions. Regarding practical capabilities, the results indicated that 33.33% of respondents always comply with laboratory safety standards. However, only 19.53% and 23.21% follow appropriate practices for material and reagent management respectively, and 18.40% for chemical instrumentation management. Regarding ethics, it was found that 36.81% of respondents handle data appropriately, while 66.67% follow appropriate practices for the treatment of research subjects. These results show the need to strengthen the practical capabilities of students and improve their preparation in professional ethics. To address this need, it is crucial to implement educational strategies that respond to the needs of students, preparing them for the challenges presented by the Pharmaceutical Chemistry career.
Today, both university teachers and students find themselves in a rapidly evolving society. For this reason, educational programs are expected to focus on the creation of dynamic and student-centered curricula, with teachers who facilitate the learning process. A comprehensive education that combines theory and quality practice is required to train a new generation, based on principles and values. The objective of this study is to identify the practical skills acquired by Pharmaceutical Chemistry students at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, considering the importance of professional ethics. A quantitative, non-experimental and descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, using a questionnaire with 67 closed questions. Regarding practical capabilities, the results indicated that 33.33% of respondents always comply with laboratory safety standards. However, only 19.53% and 23.21% follow appropriate practices for material and reagent management respectively, and 18.40% for chemical instrumentation management. Regarding ethics, it was found that 36.81% of respondents handle data appropriately, while 66.67% follow appropriate practices for the treatment of research subjects. These results show the need to strengthen the practical capabilities of students and improve their preparation in professional ethics. To address this need, it is crucial to implement educational strategies that respond to the needs of students, preparing them for the challenges presented by the Pharmaceutical Chemistry career.
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Vol. 11, No. 3