Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
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HLT31407 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support |
HLT31412 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support |
Updated in V5
addition of elective group: BSBINM301A, BSBITU202A, HLTPH408A, HLTPH409A HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes Changed from OHS to WHS in the core units |
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Description
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of varied assistance to pharmacists in hospital and community health settings. This may include pharmacies that are located outside of health services but supply medicines and products to hospitals and other health services. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES 14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTPH305A Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock
HLTPH307A Pack pharmaceutical products
HLTPH315A Procure, store, maintain and distribute pharmaceutical stock
HLTPH316A Assist with dispensing of prescriptions and medication orders
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
HLTPH408A Conduct small scale compounding and labelling of pharmaceutical products
HLTPH409A Conduct small-scale compounding and labelling of aseptic pharmaceutical products