Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Hospital Pharmacy
Course Code
LFK_033
Branch of Science
Basic medicine; Clinical Pharmacy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Gūtmane
Structure Unit Manager
Baiba Mauriņa
Structural Unit
Department of Applied Pharmacy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, zftk@rsu.lv, +371 67061547
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to promote the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of hospital pharmacy and the role of the hospital pharmacist in health care.
Preliminary Knowledge
Practical pharmacy, Pharmacy dosage form technology, Industrial dosage form technology, Pharmaceutical terminology in English, Basics of statistics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successfully completing the requirements of the study course, students will have acquired knowledge that will allow: 1. recognize the scope and tasks of a hospital pharmacist; 2. define and understand the basic principles of evidence-based drug selection; 3. understand the role of the hospital pharmacist in promoting patient safety; 4. understand and define the principles of public procurement; 5. create high-quality and traceable records necessary for the performance of one's work; 6. formulate and describe the role and tasks of hospital pharmacy in the healthcare system.
Skills
1.As a result of learning the study course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the areas of activity of the hospital pharmacist. 2. To evaluate and explain the role of the hospital pharmacist in the development of the patient safety (safe drug use) system. 3. To participate in the planning, organization and monitoring of the rational use of funds allocated for the purchase of medicines.
Competences
1.As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in the work of a hospital pharmacist.
Assessment
Individual work
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Assignments and group work in lessons, according to the topic of the lessons.
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Examination
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Active participation in lectures; timely prepared and qualitatively completed practical tasks of the lessons.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Hospital pharmacy and tasks of a hospital pharmacist
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Choice of medicines and operating principles of Drug Committee
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Choice of medicines and operating principles of Drug Committee
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Public procurement in medicine
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Public procurement in medicine
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Use of quality management systems in hospitals, principles of safe drug ordination and administration
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Auditorium
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Use of quality management systems in hospitals, principles of safe drug ordination and administration
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Auditorium
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Use of quality management systems in hospitals, principles of safe drug ordination and administration
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Logistics principles in hospital pharmacy
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Clinical pharmacy
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Hospital infections, Antimicrobial stewardship, epidemiology
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Circulation of medical devices in a medical institution
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Safe and responsible preparation of medicines for use
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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New approaches and experience of other countries in ensuring the circulation of medicines and medical goods
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Preparation of medicines in a hospital pharmacy
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Preparation of medicines in a hospital pharmacy
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Hospital pharmacy and tasks of a hospital pharmacist
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Choice of medicines and operating principles of Drug Committee
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Choice of medicines and operating principles of Drug Committee
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Public procurement in medicine
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Public procurement in medicine
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Use of quality management systems in hospitals, principles of safe drug ordination and administration
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On site
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Auditorium
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Use of quality management systems in hospitals, principles of safe drug ordination and administration
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Use of quality management systems in hospitals, principles of safe drug ordination and administration
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Logistics principles in hospital pharmacy
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Clinical pharmacy
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Hospital infections, Antimicrobial stewardship, epidemiology
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Circulation of medical devices in a medical institution
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Safe and responsible preparation of medicines for use
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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New approaches and experience of other countries in ensuring the circulation of medicines and medical goods
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Preparation of medicines in a hospital pharmacy
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Preparation of medicines in a hospital pharmacy
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Likumdošanas normatīvie akti, kas reglamentē medikamentu apriti ārstniecības iestādēs un sociālās aprūpes institūcijās
2.
European Journal of Hospital Pharmacists
3.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
4.
European Journal of Hospital Pharmacists
Additional Reading
1.
Glasziou P, Del Mar C, Salisbury J. Evidence-based practice workbook. 2nd Ed. BMJ books / Wiley-Blackwell publishing, 2007, 208 p.
2.
Kohn LT et al. To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 2000, 287 p.
3.
Bouwman, Yvonne, Fenton-May, V'Iain, Le Brun, Paul (Eds.). Practical Pharmaceutics textbook. An International Guideline for the Preparation, Care and Use of Medicinal Products. Springer; 1st Ed. 2015 edition 878 pages
Other Information Sources
1.
European Association of Hospital Pharmacists