Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: APOD20JÖN.
The basic medical course is a module in TUC Yrkeshögskola's YH programme for Pharmacy Technicians and gives you basic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. You learn about common diseases, their symptoms and relief, and how this connects to advice given at a pharmacy. The course lays the medical foundation you need for your future professional role. It is taught remotely within a CSN-eligible programme.
Duration: 5 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: Full-time study, about 40 hours/week
The purpose of the course is to give students knowledge of the structure and function of the body as well as various diseases, their symptoms and relief.
The purpose of the course is to give students knowledge of the structure and function of the body as well as various diseases, their symptoms and relief.
What you will learn
What you learn.
Describe the body's organ systems and their function
Describe common diseases and their symptoms and relief
Link disease conditions to relevant self-care advice
Understand the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLR) and emergency care
Use basic medical terminology correctly
Identify common public health and infectious diseases
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Structure and function of the body
Basic anatomy and physiology of the body's organ systems.
Common diseases and symptoms
Pathology with a focus on causes, symptoms and relief.
Infectious diseases and public health
Basic infection control and common public health diseases.
HLR and emergency situations
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to act in acute conditions.
Medical terminology
Key concepts and technical terms in healthcare and pharmacy.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at you who are studying to become a pharmacy technician in TUC Yrkeshögskola's YH programme and want a medical foundation for your future professional role.
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