Curriculum: Assistant Pharmacist 2011

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

The objective of study programme is to train specialists with applied higher education who know
about medications, other medical and health products, and the producing of medication, i.e
pharmacists whose knowledge and skills enable them to work in pharmacies, medication wholesale
companies and in other businesses dealing with medications, medical and health products.

Volume of speciality subjects: 120 ECTS (including practical training: 38 ECTS)
Volume of basic subjects: 45 ECTS
Volume of final exam: 5 ECTS
Volume of elective subjects in study programme: 10 ECTS
Language of studies: Estonian
Other languages necessary for achieving learning outcomes: English, Russian
Volume of contact studies: not more than 50% from the total volume of theory studies in study
programme

The graduate:
Knows medicines, the composition thereof and technologies of extemporaneous
manufacturing of drugs, is capable of sensory evaluation of the quality of medicines
as well as evaluation thereof by routine physical and chemical methods;
2. Is able to explain the effects and side effects and adverse reactions and the use of medicines and herbs for the treatment and prevention of diseases;
3. Is competent to deal with the ordering, receiving, preparation and dispensing of drugs
in the pharmacy, is familiar with pharmaceutical legislation;
4. Is cognizant with the main professional problems concerning the work of a pharmacist and can make suggestions to solve them;
5. Is able to use in their professional work, within their competence, the expertise of
other specialties and, where appropriate, consults with representatives of other fields;
6. Is capable orally and in writing to explain specialty related problems in Estonian and in English, using specialized information technology tools and communication
techniques;
7. Values cultural differences, is tolerant and respects differences between people, their
work is guided by the principles of professional ethics;
8. Is able to competently use professional sources of information and support materials
to solve problems arising in the work, understands the need for lifelong learning and
keeps abreast of professional developments;
9. Possesses the basics of management, entrepreneurship and teamwork necessary for
working as an assistant pharmacist.

Secondary school leaving certificate, certificate of vocational secondary education or a corresponding qualification

Diploma of Professional Higher Education

Assistant Pharmacist