EduDesk
Pharmacist’s Assistant (PA) Course Overview
This course is designed to provide the necessary theoretical and practical training for individuals to support pharmacists in the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
The course is offered through an IUM-PSN collaborative agreement.
The program follows a dual structure, combining theoretical modules managed by IUM-PSN with practical in-service training under a registered tutor.
Total Credits:
226 Credits
Duration:
Minimum of 2 years in-service training (must be completed within a maximum of 3 years).
Next Enrollment:
Applications open in August 2026
Delivery Mode:
Blended (5–6 in-person contact sessions per year at IUM Windhoek, plus additional online/Zoom sessions).
Course Fees:
Application fee (N$500), PSN membership (N$100), IUM Student card (N$300), and a course fee of N$22,000 per year (VAT incl.), payable in three instalments.
Please note: Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Accreditation:
Approved by the Pharmacy Board of Namibia (PBN) and IUM is a registered training provider with the HPCNA/PBN.
IUM is Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) accredited University & fully registered by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and the accreditation institution for the PA course.
Admission Requirements
- 01Standard: Grade 12 or new Grade 11 with Mathematics, English, and a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects.
- 02Mature Age (>25 years): Grade 12/11 with 15–19 points or Grade 10 with 23 points, plus 3 years' experience in a Namibian pharmacy.
-
03Employment: Applicants must be employed full-time in a Namibian pharmacy accredited by the Pharmacy Board of Namibia (PBN) as a training facility.
The appointed tutor must be a PBN-registered tutor with a minimum of three years' registration as a pharmacist.
Tutoring facility and tutor must be a PSN member.
Required Documentation
- 01Identification:Certified copy of ID or Passport and 2x ID photos.
- 02Academic: Certified copy of academic transcripts (Grade 10/11/12).
- 03Financial: Proof of payment for the non-refundable application fee.
- 04Professional: Proof of Tutor and Training Pharmacy registration/application with the PBN and PSN membership.
- 05Employment: Certified copy of employment contract and Tutor declaration.