Curriculum: Assistant Pharmacist 2016

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According to the orientation of the curriculum, the preparation of assistant pharmacists is oriented primarily to pharmacy work. The specialized knowledge and skills acquired with the curriculum enable assistant pharmacists to work in wholesale companies and manufacturing companies dealing with drugs, in pharmacy-related educational and research institutions, laboratories dealing with pharmaceutical analysis and in other application areas of pharmacy. In terms of their educational preparation, in the labor market assistant pharmacists are also competitive in the adjacent areas of pharmacy. In professional activities, accuracy, correctness, commitment to his or her profession, adherence to the principles of professional ethics, stress tolerance, ability of judgment, responsibility and good communication skills are expected from an assistant pharmacist. Upon completion of the curriculum in its full capacity, the graduates can apply for the qualification of an assistant pharmacist.

The aim of the Curriculum is to train specialists with professional higher education – assistant pharmacists who are familiar with medicines and the preparation of medicines and other medicinal and health products and whose knowledge and skills allow them to work in pharmacies, wholesale pharmaceutical companies and other companies involved in the handling of drugs, medical products and health care products.

The curriculum includes 9 modules (180 ECTS)

Chemistry 25 ECTS
Herbal Treatment 15 ECTS
Effect of Medicines on Human Body 25 ECTS
Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines 55 ECTS
Professional Development 10 ECTS
Research and Development Methodology 15 ECTS
Basics of Health Care 20 ECTS
Graduation Thesis/Final Exam 5 ECTS
Elective and Optional Subjects 10 ECTS

Volume of Practical Training 37 ECTS
Graduation Thesis/Final Exam 5 ECTS
Elective Subjects 6 ECTS
Optional Subjects 4 ECTS

The graduate:
1. Knows medicines, their composition and technologies of extemporaneous manufacturing, 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 to the client the effects and side effects as well as the adverse reactions of medicines and herbs and their use for the treatment and prevention of diseases.
3. Is competent when dealing 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 specialities and, where appropriate, consults with representatives of other fields.
6. Is capable of explaining orally and in writing specialty related problems in Estonian and in English using professional information technology tools and communication methods.
7. Values cultural differences, is tolerant and respects the differences of 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 basics skills of management, entrepreneurship and teamwork necessary for working as an assistant pharmacist.

English.

The curriculum includes elective subjects in the capacity of 6 ECTS, which support the achievement of curriculum goals, and optional subjects in the capacity of 4 ECTS, which create opportunities for realization of the student's individual needs and intellectual interests in the area of the studies. In the third year, upon completion of the pharmacy curriculum, the student can choose between the graduation thesis and the final exam.

Secondary school completion certificate, certificate of vocational secondary education or an equivalent qualification.

Completion of the curricula in full and defending of the graduation thesis or passing the final exam for a positive grade.

Diploma of Professional Higher Education.

Professional higher education diploma, the accompanying academic transcript and diploma supplement in English.

Master's studies.