Social Pharmacy I

The course will give an introduction to the history of pharmacy, pharmacy as a profession, and the pharmacists education and role in health care. Central aspects considering laws, ethics and communication are discussed. aceuticals (production, use, surveillance), and about the health care system, including the pharmacies. The course aims to give insight in health and disease concepts, and social differences in health, as well as insight in global health challenges and pharmacys role in these.

The course will give basic knowledge about pharmaceuticals (production, use, surveillance), and about the health care system, including the pharmacies. The course aims to give insight in health and disease concepts, and social differences in health, as well as insight in global health challenges and pharmacys role in these.

Knowledge

The student:

• Can describe the key stakeholders within the pharmaceutical field and their areas of responsibility.
• Can describe the tasks, workflow, and funding model of the pharmacy.
• Is familiar with the main features of the history of pharmacy and can reflect on the profession's position in society now and in the future in light of historical development.
• Can explain how pharmaceutical knowledge can have implications for society, and how societal structures affect the use of medicines at both individual and societal levels.
• Has knowledge of the health and welfare system and can describe how social inequality, both nationally and globally, affects health.
• Has knowledge of the human life course, including children and young people, and factors that contribute to good health and self-care.
• Has basic knowledge of health literacy and its significance for different patient and user groups.
• Is familiar with the development and clinical testing of new medicines as well as the documentation required for marketing authorization applications.
• Is familiar with basic health economic principles and their impact on medical use.

Skills

The student:

• Can correctly use basic pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
• Can communicate respectfully, clearly, and effectively, both in writing and orally, with fellow students, healthcare professionals, and medication users.
• Can navigate and use relevant legislation, guidelines, and manuals to find answers to simple, pharmacy-related issues.

General Competence

The student:

• Can identify and analyze ethical dilemmas and justify ethical choices.
• Can identify with the pharmaceutical profession and the pharmaceutical community and contribute to the development of their own field and profession.
• Can use, maintain, and acquire new knowledge, and employ study techniques that promote the ability to reflect on their own learning and professional practice.

Autumn