Assessment Requirements for HLTPHA021 Apply knowledge of medications used to assist patients in using medications effectively

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Assessment Requirements for HLTPHA021 Apply knowledge of medications used to assist patients in using medications effectively

Modification History

Not applicable.

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:

handle 4 separate pharmaceutical enquiries, including:

researching and sourcing information about medication to correctly answer pharmaceutical queries

screening, assessing and providing basic medication discharge information and instructions to patients regarding the use of medications, and

referral of enquiries outside scope of practice to an authorised person

prepare medication to dispense to patients on 2 occasions, including:

confirmation of medication to be dispensed with an authorised person

outline the structure and steps in communicating with patients regarding the use of medication.

Knowledge Evidence

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

relevant National, State regulatory and legislative requirements

the rationale for application, legislation, organisational policy relating to prescription preparation

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

Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, guidelines and symbols and their relevance to dispensing medication

basic medication modes of action on the human body including:

receptors

agonists

antagonists

partial agonists

competition

reversibility

enzymes

different routes for the administration of medication including:

oral

rectal

injectable

transdermal

inhaled

main sources of pharmaceutical information including:

Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH)

Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary Handbook (APF)

Monthly Index of Medical Specialities (MIMS) or AusDI Advanced

Micromedex

Pharmacy or health facility in-house computer system

Pharmacy Board of Australia Pharmacy Guidelines for dispensing medication

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Standards

fundamental principles of drug action, including:

basis of medication management

documentation processes for prescriptions

own limitations on the dispensing of medication

principles and practices of ethical and professional codes of conduct

types of prescriptions and medication orders and their use

legal and ethical requirements, National, State or Territory, including:

duty of care and implications of negligence

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and patients

information that should be conveyed to patients, including:

generic and brand names of the medication

intended purpose and expected action or duration of treatment.

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 facilities, equipment and resources including access to:

relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines

medicine information and resources

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