Modification History
The version details of this endorsed unit are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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First Release |
This is a revised unit, based on and equivalent to SIRPPKS018A Provide information, products and services on smoking cessation. New functional area. No change to the overall scope or outcomes of the unit. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise customers on products, services and self-care practices that will assist them in managing smoking cessation.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as pharmacy assistants or dispensary assistants. Pharmacy assistants work directly with customers and may suggest Pharmacy Medicines or unscheduled medicines and products to aid smoking cessation. In situations where customers require referral to a pharmacist for therapeutic advice, or where the supply of Pharmacist Only Medicines or products is required, the pharmacy assistant gathers information, refers the customer on, and then supports the pharmacist by finalising the supply of medicines and products.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
All relevant federal, state or territory legislation, Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines, and established practice and quality assurance standards are to be met relating to the promotion and sale of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3).
Pre-Requisites
SIRCHCS201 |
Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Develop knowledge of smoking cessation. |
1.1.Identify effects likely to be encountered by customers during smoking cessation. 1.2.Identify and access sources of information, specialist services and practitioners . 1.3.Identify and locate the pharmacy range of smoking cessation medication and aids . |
2. Identify customer smoking cessation needs. |
2.1.Follow pharmacy protocols and procedures to identify the customer and their needs and symptoms, including duration and severity. 2.2.Determine extent of nicotine dependence, and what medicines and products have been tried to assist smoking cessation. 2.3.Follow pharmacy protocols to identify triggers for referral to a pharmacist . 2.4.Follow pharmacy procedures to respect and protect customer privacy. |
3. Provide information on products and support services relating to smoking cessation. |
3.1.Finalise supply of scheduled medicines and products to customers, or after pharmacist provision of therapeutic advice where required. 3.2.Provide customers with information on lifestyle, self-care practices and specialist services to support smoking cessation. 3.3.Recommend nicotine replacement products that can be sold without the involvement of a pharmacist. 3.4.Provide customer with information and directions for product use. 3.5.Identify and act on opportunities to suggest companion products relevant to desired health-care outcomes. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure that competency is:
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Sources of information, specialist services and practitioners may include: |
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Smoking cessation medication and aids may include: |
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Pharmacy protocols and procedures may include: |
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Customer may include people: |
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Triggers for referral to a pharmacist must include: |
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Scheduled medicines may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Pharmacy
Competency field
Health Care Support