Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are knowledge, skills and competences acquired during a certain period of learning.

In Latvia, learning outcomes are stipulated by state education standards and occupational standards (for the professional qualifications).

Learning outcomes of higher education are defined by higher education institutions.


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Knowledge
1. Understand and assess the pharmacological activity, pharmacovigilance, pharmacokinetics and toxicology of medicinal substances,
2. Define pharmaceutical forms of medicines and compare their preparation;
3. Understand and describe the process of production and control of medicines;
4. Describe the types of drug testing in the drug testing laboratory;
5. Understand the preparation, storage and distribution of safe, effective and appropriate quality medicines in general and closed type pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers and pharmaceutical companies;
6. Understand and justify the provision of advice on medicinal products and their use;
7. Explain and justify the provision of individual support to patients using self-medication.
8. Understand pharmacy management and fundamentals of entrepreneurship.
Skills
9. Can prepare, test, store, distribute and dispense medicinal products in general and closed pharmacies;
10. Can provide information and advice on medicinal products, including their proper use;
11. Understand the possible adverse reactions to the use of the medicinal products and the reporting procedure of the same to the authorities supervising the circulation of medicinal products;
12. Demonstrate communication skills and can work in a team;
13. Can plan and conduct research in the field of pharmacy;
14. Can independently advance the development of competencies in the field of pharmacy.
15. Apply the regulatory enactments regulating the practice of pharmacy and veterinary pharmacy in the professional activity of a pharmacist.
Competencies
16. Can perform research and professional activities in the field of pharmacy, demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the scientific results and the potential impact of the profession of pharmacist on the environment and society.

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Higher education qualification of LQF level 6 (academic or professional bachelor) in the same or compatible branch of science or professional field laid down by higher education Institution
Ways to acquire 
Qualifications can be acquired in the framework of education programs or in the evaluation and recognition of non-formal knowledge, skills and competences acquired (in vocational education LKI Levels 2-4).
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Formal (through education programmes)
ECTS credit points 
Snice 11.10.2022 60 credit points correspond to the study results acquired in full-time studies in one academic year in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).Since 11.10.2022

Till 11.10.2022 1 Latvian credit point corresponds to 1,5 ECTS credit point.
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120
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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2 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

Higher education institution:

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Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Qualification field, stage and type

Thematic field (ISCED 2013)
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) developed by UNESCO.
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Health (091)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Pharmacy (0916)

Education
Stages of Latvian education system included in the LQF:
- basic education
- secondary education
- higher education
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Higher education

Qualification type
ITypes of Latvian education:
-General education
-Professional education
-Academic education
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Academic

Full or partial

Full qualification

Other information

National Education Information System

Active qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2023-2029, 2013-2022

Last changes: 21.03.2023

Posted: 21.03.2023