Module 'Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines'

Aim
To acquire specific professional expertise in pharmacy work and the organization of the pharmaceutical industry in Estonia, to be able to prepare prescription medicines, process prescriptions and acquire counseling skills for servicing the customers of the pharmacy.
Learning outcomes
1. Knows the technologies of medicine preparation and is capable to prepare extemporaneous medicines based on the prescription.
2. Has an overview of the medicines and other health-care products sold in Estonian pharmacies.
3. Knows the main principles of client servicing and is capable to apply them in work process.
4. Knows the nomenclature of the medicines containing the main active ingredients and is capable to comparatively evaluate pharmaceutical preparations provided by different manufacturers.
5. Is familiar with the work organization of the pharmacy, the legislation concerning the work organization of the pharmacy and the medicine- handling system in Estonia.