Compact Course Preparation Pharmaceutical Language Test

Objective

This course prepares foreign pharmacists for the Pharmaceutical Language Test C1 to obtain the German medical license (Approbation).

Course contents

In classroom instruction, the relevant structures as well as the peculiarities of the professional competences in the field of communication and interaction will be explained (for example, patient consultation, case presentation, expert discussion, documentation). The pharmaceutical language skills will be taught with regard to the professional competencies and are practically trained using simulated patients.

Teaching materials

The following textbooks are included in the course fees:

• Das Kundengespräch in der Apotheke
• FIA script

Teachers

Instructors of the course are qualified teachers with appropriate degree and pedagogical aptitude.

As simulated patients, persons are employed who can appropriately present clinical cases, their symptoms and patient behavior in the context of the courses in a realistic manner.

Participation requirements

• Degree in Pharmacy
• Recognized language certificate B2 (FIA, Telc, Goethe or ÖSD – confirmation of participation is not sufficient)

Examination

After completing the course, the professional language test C1 should be taken at the responsible licensing authority.

In the federal states of Hesse and Saarland, the Patient Communication Test (PKT) Pharmaceutical Terminology C1 of the FIA is currently recognized as a professional language test. It is up to the participants to take it off as an alternative. Here you can register for the PKT professional language pharmacy C1.

Certificate of attendance

After completing the course (with attendance at least 80%), the participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Evaluation

For quality assurance, the course will be evaluated by the participants and the teachers.