Introduction
This course is aimed at prescribers in terms of Act 101 of 1965 as amended that can dispense as part of their scope of practice. The course was developed by the South African Pharmacy Council, in consultation with the other statutory health councils.
This course is focussed on the latest legislation, dispensing practises, pharmaceutical and pharmacological principles, including patient counselling and supply management.
After successful completion of the course, the learner can apply to the Department of Health for a license to dispense.
Who Should Enrol
This course is targeted at healthcare professionals, who are recognised as authorised prescribers and who are required to be licensed to dispense medicines in terms of regulation 18 of Act 101 of 1965 as amended.
Course Design
This is an online course
Course Content
The Resource Guide as well as the online summative assessment and requirements for the portfolio of evidence will be available online. Once completed, HSA will schedule the practical exam.
Fees for the course include one assessment to be completed within six months from the date of registration. A resubmission fee will be applicable to all assessments where the learner has been found Not Yet Competent (NYC). After six months the learner will have to pay a re-registration fee to be able to continue with the course.
Course Highlights
This Dispensing Course is designed to enable healthcare professionals to dispense and to ensure the quality use of medicines prescribed to the patient to improve their health status.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the participants will be able to:
- identify and apply ethical, legal and therapeutic considerations in all facets of dispensing
- evaluate prescriptions and assess the patient profile
- dispense a prescription
- manage the procurement and storage of medicines
- advise patients to ensure quality use of medicines and improve health status.
Assessment
Learners must study the Resource Guide and then answer the questionnaire and compile a portfolio of evidence. A practical exam must also be successfully completed.
Accreditation
South African Pharmacy Council/ SAMA/ SANC
Accreditation number: R 0013
Accreditation is according to the HPCSA’s Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for Health Care Professionals for 30 CEU’s on Level 2.
Certification
To obtain the certificate of competence, the learner must successfully answer a questionnaire, compile a portfolio of evidence and perform a practical exam with a pass rate of 50%.