Health Sciences and Social Sciences
Study programme for social and health care assistants (FL) 78 credits
The main objective of the study programme for social and health care assistants is for students, at the end of the programme, to have gained the basic knowledge and skills to provide specialised service in the form of assistance and care for individuals of all ages, who due to social conditions or physical or mental disabilities have difficulty taking care of themselves. The average duration of study is two years; three semesters in formal education and 16 weeks of workplace training in a nursing care institution.
General subjects12 credits
Foreign languages2 credits2 credits
IcelandicÍSL 1022 credits
AthleticsÍÞR 101 111 2013 credits
Life skillsLKN 1033 credits
MathematicsSTÆ 1022 credits
Specialised subjects50 credits
Assistance and careASU 1044 credits
SociologyFÉL 103/1233 credits
Social activityFÉV 1022 credits
The family and social servicesFJF 1033 credits
Public health HBF 1033 credits
Support equipment HJÁ 1011 credits
Home economics and cookingHÚS 1033 credits
ErgonomicsLÍB 1011 credits
PharmacologyLYF 1133 credits
NutritionNÆR 1033 credits
PsychologySÁL 123 3036 credits
Interpersonal relationship
in health sciencesSAM 1122 credits
EthicsSIÐ 1222 credits
First aidSKY 1011 credits
Care and safetyUMÖ 1011 credits
PedagogyUPP 1222 credits
Responses to shock and griefVÁS 1022 credits
Work and the labour market for social
and health care assistantsVVM 1011 credits
Electives
Students can choose or take both:7 credits
The aging processÖLD 105
Social services for seniorsSFA 102
or7 credits
DisabilityFTL 103
Disability and societyFOS 104
Work place training 16 weeks16 credits
Study programme for health care secretaries (HM) 68 credits
The study programme is designed for staff in the health care sector that look after the reception of patients, various recording of data and general office duties. The study programme is 69 credits and is divided into three semesters of academic study, 44 credits in total, and workplace training for 24 weeks in health care institutions, assessed as 24 credits.
General subjects12 credits
Foreign languagesENS 102 2 credits
IcelandicÍSL 102 2 credits
AthleticsÍÞR 101 111 2013 credits
Life skillsLKN 1033 credits
MathematicsSTÆ 102/122/1722 credits
Specialised subjects32 credits
Medical LatinFAL 1011 credits
Public health HBF 1033 credits
ErgonomicsLÍB 1011 credits
PharmacologyLYF 1122 credits
Word processingRIT 1233 credits
PsychologySÁL123, 3136 credits
Interpersonal relationship
in Health SciencesSAS 1033 credits
EthicsSIÐ 1022 credits
FilingSKL 1011 credits
First aidSKY 1011 credits
Computer application for
health care secretariesTÖL 123 2225 credits
Information technologyUTN 1033 credits
Work and labour market
for health care secretaries VIN 1011 credits
Work place training 24 weeks24 credits
Study programme for pharmacological technicians (LT)162 credits
The objective of the study programme in pharmacological technology is to educate individuals to work in the sale, distribution and handling of medication in pharmacies, wholesale outlets, hospitals and other public institutions. The average duration of study is four and a half years; one and a half years of general study (3 semesters) and three years of specialised study, of which 14 weeks is workplace training in a pharmacy or other convenient place of study. Use of the title ‘pharmacology technician’ is legally certified by the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
General subjects40 credits
Foreign languagesDAN 103 203, ENS 103 203 + 6 cr. 18 credits
IcelandicÍSL 102 202 212 3039 credits
AthleticsÍÞR 111 – 3 credits4 credits
Life skillsLKN 1033 credits
Mathematics STÆ 102 172 1226 credits
Specialised subjects108 credits
Customer servicesAFG 1044 credits
General pharmacologyALM 1033 credits
ChemistryEFN 1033 credits
Medical LatinFAL 1011 credits
SociologyFÉL 1033 credits
Social pharmacologyFLL 1033 credits
Public healthHBF 1033 credits
Nursing suppliesHOS 103 202 3027 credits
Retail drugsLSL 1033 credits
Anatomy and physiologyLOL 103 2036 credits
ErgonomicsLÍB 1011 credits
Final project in pharmacological
technology LOK 1033 credits
PharmacodynamicsLHF 103 203 303 40312 credits
Pharmaco kineticsLYH 103 2036 credits
Production of drugsLYG 103 2047 credits
Drug legislationLLÖ 1033 credits
Natural medicationNFH 103 2036 credits
Natural sciencesNÁT 103,1236 credits
NutritionNÆR 1033 credits
Interpersonal relationship
in Health SciencesSAS 1033 credits
PsychologySÁL 123 3036 credits
Pathology (Health and diseases)SJÚ 103 2036 credits
First aidSKY 1011 credits
BacteriologySÝK 1033 credits
Computer applications for
pharmacological techniciansTUM 103 3 credits
Information technologyUTN 1033 credits
Work place training 14 weeks14 credits
Study programme for medical secretaries (LÆ)81 credits
The objective of the study programme is for students to gain the theoretical knowledge and practical experience that allows them to work independently and professionally as medical secretaries. Students should have a solid general education before embarking on studies in the programme, such as a matriculation examination or comparable. The average duration of study in the programme for medical secretaries is four semesters, of which there are 24 weeks of workplace training after the second academic semester, under the supervision of a certified medical secretary. The study programme provides specific rights in line with regulations set by the Ministry of Health and Social Security.
Specialised subjects57 credits
Medical EnglishENS 523 6225 credits
Medical LatinFAL 102 2013 credits
Quality management for med. secr.STG 1111 credits
Public health HBF 112 2124 credits
Anatomy and physiologyLOL 103 2036 credits
ErgonomicsLÍB 1011 credits
PharmacologyLYF 1122 credits
Medical terminology,
role and practiceLÆR 105 205 30616 credits
Word processingRIT 123 2225 credits
EthicsSIÐ 1022 credits
Pathology (Health and diseases)SJÚ 103 2136 credits
FilingSKL 1011 credits
Computer application for
health care secretariesTÖL 123 2225 credits
Work place training 24 weeks24 credits
Study programme in massage therapy (NN)121 credits
The objective of the study programme is to provide students with the theoretical foundation and practical training that allows them to work independently as massage therapists upon completion of their studies. The average duration of study is three to four years, of which there are six semesters in a school and 25 weeks (1,000 hours) of workplace training under the guidance of an experienced professional.
General subjects23 credits
Foreign languages DAN 102 ENS 102 + 4 credits8 credits
IcelandicÍSL 102 2024 credits
AthleticsÍÞR 101 111 201 2114 credits
Life skillsLKN 1033 credits
Mathematics STÆ 102/172 + 2 credits 4 credits
Specialised subjects73 credits
AccountingBÓK 1033 credits
Physics for masseursEÐL 1322 credits
Public healthHBF 103 3 credits
Holistic massageHNU 1044 credits
Aromatherapy ILM1033 credits
Sport injuriesÍÞM 1022 credits
Sport massageÍÞN 1033 credits
Classical massageKLN 1055 credits
Anatomy and physiologyLOL 103 2036 credits
ErgonomicsLÍB 1011 credits
Natural sciencesNÁT 103 1236 credits
NutritionNÆR 1033 credits
Business administration
for massage therapists REF 1011 credits
PsychologySÁL 103/1233 credits
EthicsSIÐ 1022 credits
Pathology (Health and diseases)SJÚ 103 2036 credits
First aidSKY 1011 credits
Lymphatic massage SOG 1033 credits
ReflexologySVN 1055 credits
Information technologyUTN 1033 credits
MyologyVFF 1022 credits
KinesologyVHF1044 credits
Myology VFF 1022 credits
Specialised muscle stretchesVTG 1022 credits
Work place training 25 weeks25 credits
Study programme in assistant nursing (SJ)120 credits
The objective of the study programme is to provide students with the theoretical foundation and practical professional training that allows them to work in health care institutions as registered assistant nurses. The average duration of study is six semesters in formal education and 16 weeks of workplace training under guidance. The title is certified in accordance with regulations published by the Ministry of Health and Social Security.
General subjects25 credits
Foreign languagesDAN 102 ENS 102 + 4 credits8 credits
IcelandicÍSL 102 2024 credits
AthleticsÍÞR 101 111 201 211 + 2 credits6 credits
Life skillsLKN 1033 credits
MathematicsSTÆ 102 + 2 credits4 credits
Specialised subjects64 credits
SociologyFÉL 1033 credits
Public healthHBF 1033 credits
Nursing HJÚ 103 203 303 403 50315 credits
Nursing, practicalHJV 1033 credits
Anatomy and physiologyLOL 103 2036 credits
ErgonomicsLÍB 1011 credits
PharmacologyLYF 1033 credits
Natural sciencesNÁT 103 1236 credits
Nutrition NÆR 1033 credits
Interpersonal relationship
in Health SciencesSAS 1033 credits
PsychologySÁL 103/1233 credits
EthicsSIÐ 1022 credits
Pathology (Health and diseases)SJÚ 103 2036 credits
First aidSKY 1011 credits
BacteriologySÝK 1033 credits
Information technologyUTN 1033 credits
Organised workplace training15 credits
Work place training 16 weeks16 credits
Advanced study programme in assistant nursing (SF)51 credits
The objective of the advanced study programme in assistant nursing is to add to the skill and knowledge of assistant nurses in nursing senior citizens, in accordance with nursing objectives and new ideas in gerontology, and also to increase the autonomy and responsibility of assistant nurses in their work within and outside of institutions. The average duration of study is one year, a total of two semesters in a school and eight weeks of workplace training under the guidance of a registered nurse in a seniors’ nursing home.
Specialised subjects43 credits
Public healthHBF 3033 credits
NursingHJÚ 133 234 33411 credits
Nursing, practicalHJV 1088 credits
Introduction to vocational
instruction IAK 1022 credits
Anatomy and physiologyLOL 3122 credits
PharmacodynamicsLHF 2133 credits
PsychologySÁL 113 2136 credits
Administration
for assistant nursing STJ 1022 credits
Information technologyUTN 113 2136 credits
Work place training 8 weeks8 credits
Dental technology (TS)
Dental technology is a certified trade. The objective of the study programme in dental technology is for students to gain the knowledge and skill necessary to perform general dental technology work. Students are introduced to the types of equipment used in orthodontics, as well as various equipment used in prosthodontics. The study takes place in the School for Dental Technicians, housed in the Faculty of Odontology at the University of Iceland. Successful applicants must have completed matriculation examinations or equivalent in English and at least one Nordic language. Students must also have a basic knowledge of chemistry. The average duration of study is four years. The study programme concludes with a journeyman’s examination that provides qualifications to work in the trade and to enter a study programme leading to a master’s craftsman examination.
Subjects
Dental occlusion
Dental materials science
Dental morphology
Technology of removable dental prostheses
Technology of fixed dental prostheses
Anatomy
Prosthodontics
Orthodontic dental technology
Dental hygiene
Safety and preventive health
Study programme for dental assistants (TT)82 credits
The objective of the study programme for dental assistants is to train students in performing various types of dental service assistance, such as assisting at the dentist’s chair, booking patients, sterilisation of equipment, and other work in a dental practice. The average duration of study is two and a half years. Three semesters of academic study in an upper secondary school are followed by two semesters of workplace training with some academic involvement at the Faculty of Odontology at the University of Iceland. The title is certified under regulations published by the Ministry of Health and Social Security.
General subjects12 credits
Foreign languagesDAN 102 2 credits
IcelandicÍSL 1022 credits
AthleticsÍÞR 101 111 + 1 credits3 credits
Life skillsLKN 1033 credits
Mathematics STÆ 102/1722 credits
Specialised subjects42 credits
AccountingBÓK 1033 credits
Public healthHBF 2033 credits
Anatomy and physiologyLOL 103 212 2038 credits
ErgonomicsLÍB 1011 credits
PharmacologyLYF 1011 credits
Natural sciencesNÁT 103 1236 credits
NutritionNÆR 1033 credits
PsychologySÁL 1233 credits
EthicsSIÐ 1022 credits
Clinical records and filingSKR 1022 credits
First aidSKY 1011 credits
BacteriologySÝK 1032 credits
Dental and oral pathology TMS 1033 credits
Information technologyUTN 1033 credits
Practical subjects in the Faculty of Odontology at the University of Iceland32 credits
Practical dental assistingAVT 1055 credits
Dental materials and instrumentsÁEF 103 2025 credits
Four handed dentristyFHT 101 2034 credits
Prophylaxis and interpersonal
relationshipFVA 1022 credits
ProsthodonticsGTG 1011 credits
Oral surgeryMKS 1022 credits
RadiologyRTG 1022 credits
Maintenance of dental instrumentsSKE 1011 credits
Sterilisation and disinfectionSÓT 1033 credits
EndodonticsTHF 1011 credits
Risk patientsTAN 1011 credits
Clinical dental practiceTAS 1022 credits
Orthodontic dental technologyTAR 101 2012 credits
PeriodontologyTVS 1011 credits
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