Healthcare

Introduction, 5 YH credits.

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Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: APOD20JÖN.

Introduction is the opening course in TUC Yrkeshögskola's YH programme Pharmacy Technician. You gain knowledge of the development of the pharmacy market, pharmacies as retail and the future professional role. The course also gives you tools for study skills, information searching and critical evaluation of sources that you will benefit from throughout the programme. The programme is CSN-eligible and given remotely.

Duration: 1 week
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full-time study, approx. 40 hours/week

About the course.

The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge of the development of the pharmacy market, pharmacies as retail, the professional role and its content. The course also provides knowledge of good study skills and methodology, basic functions of information searching and critical evaluation of sources.

The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge of the development of the pharmacy market, pharmacies as retail, the professional role and its content. The course also provides knowledge of good study skills and methodology, basic functions of information searching and critical evaluation of sources.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • Describe the development and structure of the pharmacy market in Sweden
  • Explain pharmacies as retail and as part of the care chain
  • Explain the professional role of pharmacy technician and its areas of responsibility
  • Apply effective study skills for remote study
  • Search for and evaluate information critically
  • Plan your studies based on the structure of the programme
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. The pharmacy market in Sweden

    The market's development, actors and regulations.

  2. The pharmacy as retail

    The role of pharmacies in retail and in the care chain.

  3. The professional role of pharmacy technician

    Tasks, responsibilities and competence requirements in the occupation.

  4. Study skills and methodology

    Methods and tools for effective remote study.

  5. Information searching and source criticism

    Searching for, evaluating and using information correctly.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at new students in TUC's YH programme Pharmacy Technician and gives an introduction to both the professional role and the studies.

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