Assessment Requirements for HLTPHA020 Apply knowledge of biological principles within the pharmacy environment

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Assessment Requirements for HLTPHA020 Apply knowledge of biological principles within the pharmacy environment

Modification History

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Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and

provide relevant biological information to patients on at least 4 occasions, including:

conveying relevant information about:

basic human biology

basic function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins

functions of enzymes

functions of nucleic acids

the biological significance of water on the human body.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

basic human biology, including:

human organs and systems:

the functions of the sensory organs

the functions of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine and genito-urinary and lymphatic systems

functions of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins

functions of enzymes

functions of nucleic acids:

the biological significance of water on the human body

scope of role in terms of information provision to patients

effective patient communication principles and processes

National, State or Territory legal and ethical requirements including:

codes of conduct

duty of care and implications of negligence

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and patients

specific legislation:

the practice of pharmacy

work role boundaries including responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

key information in standard pharmaceutical references and their use by pharmacy assistants, including:

Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary Handbook (APF)

Monthly Index of Medical Specialities (MIMS) or AusDI Advanced

Micromedex

Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH)

legal responsibilities of providers of health care in relation to confidentiality, patient rights, duty of care and implications of negligence

limitations of own work role including identification and referring of issues outside scope of practice to an authorised person.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions:

Assessment must ensure access to:

use of suitable research resources:

relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines

biological and physiological resources

modelling of industry operating conditions, including time constraints for completing activities

authorised person with whom to consult.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705