Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers skills and knowledge required to support the sale of pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines (S2 and S3). |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit may apply to both front of store and dispensary work roles and is carried out under direction of a pharmacist. There are some minor differences in state and territory regulations relating to the sale of these items. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 |
Identify and locate S2 and S3 medicines in the pharmacy. |
1.1 |
Identify legal requirements and industry standards to be met by pharmacy assistants in supporting the sale of products in community pharmacies. |
1.2 |
Identify medicines according to schedule . |
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1.3 |
Identify storage locations and requirements for product according to schedule. |
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1.4 |
Identify common medicine categories for which pharmacy or pharmacist-only medicines are available. |
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2 |
Identify pharmacy roles and responsibilities to support sale of medicines. |
2.1 |
Identify the responsibilities of the pharmacy assistant in supporting the sale of pharmacy medicines to meet customer needs . |
2.2 |
Identify the responsibilities of the pharmacy assistant in supporting the sale of pharmacist-only medicines to meet customer needs. |
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2.3 |
Identify and refer situations requiring input from a pharmacist. |
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2.4 |
Apply relevant protocols and procedures when selling medicines. |
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2.5 |
Identify and locate advice on pharmacy or pharmacist-only medicines |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Methods of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Assessing employability skills |
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. |
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Legal requirements and industry standards may vary between states and territories and include: |
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Sale of products must comply with: |
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Scheduled medicines are defined by Standards for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) and may include: |
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Customers may include: |
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Customer needs may include: |
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Protocols and procedures may include: |
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Advice may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Community Pharmacy |
Competency field
Competency field |
Community Pharmacy Product |