Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of entry level pharmacy technicians who work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or community setting. This may include pharmacies that are located outside of health services but supply medicines and products to hospitals and other health services.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 240 hours of work in a hospital or health services pharmacy setting in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
13 units of competency must be completed:
13 core units.
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Core Units |
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BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
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BSBMED305 |
Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment |
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BSBPEF301 |
Organise personal work priorities |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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HLTPHA010 |
Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock |
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HLTPHA011 |
Pack pharmaceutical products |
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HLTPHA012 |
Dispense prescriptions and medication orders |
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HLTPHA013 |
Order, maintain and distribute pharmaceutical stock |
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HLTPHA015 |
Provide assistance in dispensary administration |
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HLTPHA021 |
Apply knowledge of medications used to assist patients in using medications effectively |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
