Diploma: Dispensing: Medical Practitioners
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 5, 120-credit diploma in the OQSF field of Preventive Health. Its title indicates a focus on dispensing by medical practitioners. The qualification’s recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2006, and its current SAQA status should be verified before relying on it for study or career planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be of interest to someone researching historical South African health-related qualifications or the development of training in medical-practitioner dispensing. It should not be treated as currently available for enrolment without confirmation from SAQA or an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may have been relevant to knowledge or practice associated with dispensing by medical practitioners, but no specific related careers are supplied and the evidence does not establish current occupational recognition, professional registration or employment eligibility.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Dispensing: Medical Practitioners
- SAQA ID
- 21218
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Health Science Academy (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA status, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2006.
- Confirm whether any provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and whether new enrolment is permitted.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider and SAQA to confirm the applicable assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Clarify whether the qualification is accepted for the specific study, occupational or professional purpose you have in mind.