Curriculum: Assistant Pharmacist 2019

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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 completion of 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 labour market assistant pharmacists are also competitive in the adjacent areas of pharmacy.
In professional activities, accuracy, correctness, commitment to his/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.
The studies can be resumed in the Master level curricula.

The aim of the Curriculum of Assistant Pharmacist 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.

Curriculum contains:
8 modules (180 ECTS)

Chemistry 25 ECTS
Herbal Treatment 15 ECTS
Effect of Medicines on Human Body 29 ECTS
Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines 55 ECTS
Professional Development 11 ECTS
Research Methodology 20 ECTS
Basics of Health Care 20 ECTS
Elective Subjects 5 ECTS

Volume of Practical Training 35 ECTS
Volume of Graduation Thesis/Final Examination 5 ECTS
Volume of Elective Subjects 5 ECTS

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 5 ECTS, which support the achievement of curriculum aims and create opportunities for realization of the student's individual needs and intellectual interests in the area of the studies. In addition, on the third year, upon completion of the pharmacy curriculum, the student can choose between the graduation thesis and the final examination.

Certificate of the secondary or vocational secondary education or equivalent qualification.

Completing the curriculum in full and receiving a positive grade in defending the graduation thesis or a positive grade for the final examination.

Diploma of Professional Higher Education.

Diploma of Professional Higher Education with academic transcript and Diploma Supplement in English.

Master's studies.