A comprehensive, blended-learning programme that equips healthcare professionals with the legal, ethical, and clinical competence required to dispense medicines safely within the Namibian regulatory framework.
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This course is a prerequisite for the Medicines Regulatory Council of Namibia (NMRC) dispensing licence, governed under Section 31 of the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act of Namibia. It integrates legal, clinical, and practical components aligned with national standards and real-world pharmacy practice.
The programme is delivered through a combination of distance learning, contact workshops, structured practical training, and formal assessment. On successful completion, graduates are eligible to apply for their NMRC dispensing licence.
The programme covers eight core modules delivered over 12 months:
| # | Module | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmacy Jurisprudence & Ethics | Legal framework, ethical dispensing, NMRC legislation |
| 2 | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Drug classifications, pharmacology basics, formulations |
| 3 | Dispensing Practice | Labelling, packaging, dispensing records, counselling |
| 4 | Pharmaceutical Calculations | Dosage, dilutions, paediatric and adult dosing |
| 5 | Pharmacotherapy Essentials | Common conditions, rational medicine use, NEMList |
| 6 | Medicines Storage & Management | Cold chain, stock management, controlled substances |
| 7 | Patient Counselling | Communication, adherence support, patient education |
| 8 | Practical Portfolio & Assessment | Supervised practice, OSCE, final examination |
Distance58 CEUsAdvanced clinical pharmacotherapy for nurses and pharmacists.
Online3 CEUsMaster dosage calculations and pharmaceutical numeracy.
Blended10 CEUsSafe vaccine administration and injection skills for pharmacists.