Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
Knowledge
The student
- has broad knowledge on pharmacotherapy for selected diseases
- has knowledge of how prescribing and using veterinary medicinal products can help ensure good animal health and food safety
- has knowledge of the use of relevant medical equipment
- has knowledge of pharmacy operations, pharmacy finances, pharmaceutical emergency preparedness and pharmaceutical supply
- has knowledge of nutrition and dietary supplements and any possible interactions with pharmaceuticals
- has knowledge of clinical pharmacy and selected pharmaceutical services
- has knowledge of clinical chemical analyses and practical application of the results obtained
- is familiar with pharmacovigilance
Skills
The student
- is able to apply their academic knowledge and provide pharmaceutical services that ensure the correct use and management of medications, and ensure patient safety
- is able to use their academic knowledge to identify, prioritise and manage drug-related problems, supervise and facilitate user participation when dispensing a medication and other pharmacy products
- is able to dispense prescriptions of human and veterinary medicinal products on the basis of academic assessment, statutes and regulations
- is able to apply their academic knowledge to propose solutions to relevant theoretical and practical pharmaceutical challenges
- is able to use relational, communication and supervisory skills to understand, interact with and supervise users, patients, relatives, students and healthcare personnel who are in the process of learning, mastering or changing processes, including being able to motivate and contribute towards a shared selection of solutions and self-care
- is able to apply their academic knowledge when interacting with healthcare personnel, the authorities and the general public to help ensure equality in the provision of pharmaceutical services
- is able to master independent and safe provision of services in accordance with statutes, regulations, professional ethical guidelines and industry standards, and adjust the provision of such services under supervision
- is able to reflect on and apply different sources of academic information sources, including clinical guidelines for selected diseases
- is able to evaluate pharmacological treatment and follow-up of patient groups such as children, adolescents, pregnant/breastfeeding women and the elderly, and motivate and contribute to shared decisions
- is able to reflect on and contribute towards academic discussions regarding drug-related problems or challenges
General competence
The student
- is able to convey their pharmaceutical knowledge with professional assurance, both in writing and orally, to all relevant groups and be able to document the healthcare given
- has insight into and an understanding of their own limitations, be able to reflect on and be aware of their own work, own profession and the pharmacist's role in the pharmacy and society and in cooperation with other healthcare personnel
- has insight into and be able to identify, reflect on and address ethical issues in pharmaceutical professional practice, show respect for the users of pharmaceutical services and provide guidance that safeguards the integrity and rights of users
- has digital expertise and be able to use digital tools and ensure digital security
- Is able to plan and organise academic supervision of peers in processes of learning and mastery, and facilitate peer assessment
- has insight into e-health solutions and how these are used in patient-oriented work
Compulsory theoretical and practical course
Only students admitted to the Bachelor's Programme in Pharmacy are given the option to take this course.
Teaching will take place at the campus and some teaching will take place online.The course contains17 weeks of professional training in a pharmacy.
The following learning activities are used during teaching: self-study and individual activity, lectures, online lessons, roleplay, supervision, practical exercises, and compulsory group work/seminars. Oral presentation and peer assessments in connection with group work/seminars. A professional practice period is included. It is required that students become actively involved in their learning process. Individual work accounts for a high percentage of the course workload.
Compulsory attendance is necessary to ensure that students achieve the learning outcomes described for the course (skills and general competence).
The course includes a 17-week period of supervised practical training in a pharmacy.
Supervised practical training is available all over the country and is organised by the Norwegian Pharmacy Association in cooperation with pharmacy chains, hospital pharmacies and educational institutions in Norway. The Norwegian Pharmacy Association prepares a list of Norwegian pharmacies that welcome students undertaking supervised practical training ("the internship pool"). The allocation of supervised practical training takes place in line with current guidelines, with allocations being made by a random drawing of numbers.
Students have a regular supervisor at the pharmacy who is responsible for following them up on a daily basis. Course teachers will also follow up the students and their supervisors with conversations during the period of supervised practical training. Such follow-ups will take place by telephone/online, or in the form of face-to-face meetings if needed. If there are any doubts about a student passing his/her supervised practical training, the student in question shall receive a written warning at least three weeks before the end of his/her supervised practical training.
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 - 80%, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Must be passed prior to submission of the Practical exam.
Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Must be passed prior to submission of the Practical exam.
Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Must be passed prior to submission of the Practical exam.
Practical training, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed / Not Passed.
- Must be passed prior to submission of the Practical exam.
- Practical exam, 2 hours, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed / Not Passed.
The examination is held as an OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) and consists of ten-minute stations. The number of stations is determined annually by the national practice coordination group for pharmacies and will be shown in the course document.
A minimum of 90% attendance is required to pass supervised practical training (17 weeks). Students must also have all their practical assignments approved and be recommended by their training supervisor for a passing grade on their supervised practical training in order to get the practical training period approved.
