Pharmacy Assistant Course

What will I learn?

Boost your career prospects with our Pharmacy Assistant Course, specifically tailored for Namibian individuals wanting to work in pharmacies. You'll gain vital skills like working out dosages, understanding what makes up a prescription, and proper labelling. You’ll learn the pharmacy rules, ethics and how to keep patient information private, as applied in Namibia. You’ll also become skilled in managing pharmacy stock, including knowing what medicines are for and keeping track of expiry dates. Improve how you deal with customers, giving them good advice about medicines and communicating clearly. Learn the basics of pharmacology and what you need to know about over-the-counter medicines. Join us for a thorough and top-notch learning experience.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Become proficient in dosage calculations to prepare prescriptions correctly.

Understand the legal and ethical requirements for pharmacies in Namibia.

Manage pharmacy stock effectively.

Provide expert advice on medications and excellent customer service.

Identify drug classifications and potential interactions effectively.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.