Social Pharmacy
Knowledge
The student
- has knowledge of the pharmacy system in Norway, pharmacy legislation and the role of pharmacies in the health service
- has knowledge of communication for professional practitioners
- has knowledge of relationships and relationship skills
- has knowledge of professional ethics and professional ethical guidelines for pharmacists
- has knowledge of self-care and self-care principles in respect of selected non-prescription drugs
- has knowledge about the proper use of medicines, adherence and possible reasons for the improper use of medicines
- is familiar with the relevant legislation and legal basis governing the pharmaceuticals market, with particular focus on classification, marketing permits, clinical trials and sales of medicines
Skills
The student
- is able to apply communication skills
- is able to relate to and interact with other students
- is able to reflect on the role of pharmacists and pharmacies in the health service, with particular focus on pharmacists as healthcare professionals
- is able to reflect on social pharmacy issues on the basis of theoretical knowledge
- is able to calculate dosages for selected non-prescription drugs
- is able to reflect on their own learning
General competence
The student
- is able to orally clearly communicate academic knowledge
- is familiar with how pharmacoeconomics and pharmaceutical politics affect priorities in the health service
In addition to the semester fees and course literature, students are expected to provide their own laptops, web cameras and headphones.
Students should expect some expenditures in conjunction with pharmacy visits.
Theoretical course
Only students admitted to the Bachelor's Programme in Pharmacy are given the option to take this course. Compulsory
Teaching takes place on campus. Some teaching may be done online.
The course employs various working methods and learning activities such as lectures, individual work, group work, case-based tuition, supervision and practical role-play exercises. It is assumed that students will become actively involved in the learning process. Individual work accounts for a high percentage of the course workload.
Course attendance is compulsory. Compulsory attendance is necessary to ensure that students achieve the learning outcomes described for the course (skills and general competence).
Compound assessement, grading scale Passed / Not Passed All parts described below must be approved/passed in order to receive a final grade in the course.
- Compulsory participation - 90%, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Oral examination, 30 minutes, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed / Not Passed.
