Abstract: Objective To explore application value of Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) cycle method in the training of hospital pharmacy and provide reliable reference for strengthening hospital pharmacy training and improving service level. Methods Students who received pharmaceutical training in our hospital from September 2015 to September 2019 were the objects of study. Samples in observation group were randomly selected from the students who were trained with PDCA cycle method and the students in control group were trained with traditional method. The assessment scores of the two groups were compared. Results The scores of theoretical knowledge and operational skills in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P＜0.05). Conclusions PDCA cycle systematic improves students knowledge and skills. It is worthy of application in hospital pharmacy teaching. Teachers play an important role in PDCA cycle. It is necessary to strengthen the faculty development and system construction.

Key words: PDCA cycle method, training of hospital pharmacy, theoretical knowledge, operational skills