Dispensing refers to the process of preparing and giving medicine to a named person on the basis of a prescription. Dispensing is one of the vital elements of the rational use of medicines.
Diploma in Dispensing Technology Colleges and Universities in Ghana are:
BALDWIN COLLEGE – OSU, ACCRA.
HEALTH ACCESS INSTITUTE – HAATSO, ACCRA.
ROYAL ANN HEALTH COLLEGE – ATWIMA MANHYIA, KUMASI.
NARH-BITA COLLEGE – TEMA.
KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY – KUMASI.
SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY – SUNYANI.
MARANATHA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE – ACCRA.
WA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY – WA.
General Entry Requirements
SSSCE Applicants
Must have passes in Core English, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus any three (3) elective passes.
WASSCE Applicants
Must have Credit passes in Core English, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus any three (3) elective credit passes.
Entry Requirements
Prospective students who would want admission into the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Medical Laboratory Science, Diploma (Dip.) in Medical Laboratory Science or Higher National Diploma (HND) Dispensing Technology must have the following in addition to the General Entry Requirements: SSSCE, WASSCE or Equivalent
Prospective students for this programme must possess a minimum of 3 credits in the Core subjects plus 3 Credits in Electives in, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, or Physics at not more than two sittings.
Mature Applicants
Must be at least twenty-five (25) years old.
Must be a holder of Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technician or have credits in three (3) Core subjects (English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science) and three (3) Elective subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics) in SSSCE, WASSCE, or Equivalent.
Must have at least two years of working experience in a Medical Laboratory and must pass an Entrance Examination.
What is a dispensing technician?
supply medicines to patients, whether on prescription or over-the-counter. assemble medicines for prescriptions. provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals.
What do dispensing assistants do?
taking in and handing out prescriptions.
dispensing prescriptions. using computer systems to generate stock lists and labels. ordering items.