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Certificate: Post Basic Pharmacists' Assistants: Hospital Pharmacy

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SAQA ID19829
NQF Level4
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 4 in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services field. Its title indicates a post-basic focus on pharmacists’ assistant work in a hospital pharmacy setting. The available record shows a registration-end date of 20 August 2008, so its current availability and status must be verified before it is considered for enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in building on pharmacists’ assistant experience in a hospital pharmacy context might consider this qualification. However, because the available record indicates that its registration ended in 2008 and its current status requires verification, it should not be assumed to be open for new enrolment.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification is related to Hospital Pharmacist through a supplied direct-pathway relationship. This indicates relevance to that career pathway, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into the occupation. The qualification’s registration status and any current requirements for working in the field should be confirmed independently.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Hospital pharmacy support
  • Working in a healthcare pharmacy environment

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Certificate: Post Basic Pharmacists' Assistants: Hospital Pharmacy
SAQA ID
19829
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
120
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
Medical University of Southern Africa
Registration end in source dataset
2008-08-20
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider for the full curriculum, assessment arrangements and any workplace-based requirements.
  • Confirm whether any professional registration or workplace requirements apply to the intended role.
  • Compare the qualification details with current pharmacy-sector requirements before making a decision.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.