Which programme is the course part of?

The course is part of the YH programme Apotekstekniker at TUC Yrkeshögskola.

Do I need prior medical knowledge?

No, the course is a basic course that introduces the medical concepts needed in the programme.

Basic Medical Course for Pharmacy, 25 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Pharmacy Technician at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: APOD24STO.

Basic Medical Course for Pharmacy gives you broad general knowledge of the human body and common diseases, their causes, symptoms and treatment. The course is part of the YH programme Apotekstekniker (Pharmacy Technician) at TUC Yrkeshögskola and lays the medical foundation for the more advanced courses later in the programme. The knowledge is central to being able to give good advice in the future professional role of pharmacy technician.

Duration: 5 weeks

Language: Swedish

Level: Beginner

CSN-eligible

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

Part of YH programme

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About the course.

The course will give broad general knowledge of the human body, common diseases and their causes, symptoms and treatment.

What you will learn

What you learn.

You have broad general knowledge of the anatomy and function of the human body.
You know common diseases and their causes and symptoms.
You have basic knowledge of the treatment of common medical conditions.
You can link basic medical knowledge to advice in the pharmacy role.

Curriculum

How the course is built.

Anatomy of the human body

Basic anatomy and physiology.
Common diseases

Causes, symptoms and course of common diseases.
Treatment

Overview of common treatment methods and medicines.

Target audience

Who is this for?

Students at the start of the YH programme Apotekstekniker who need a medical foundation for further studies.

What "verified" means here

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