Assessment Requirements for SIRCHCS003 Test blood pressure and advise on self-monitoring

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Assessment Requirements for SIRCHCS003 Test blood pressure and advise on self-monitoring

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:

access and interpret information on blood pressure conditions and specialist support services from two sources

test blood pressure for four different customers

demonstrate, recommend and sell home blood pressure testing equipment to two different customers

for each customer sale, provide information on:

directions for product use

care and maintenance of home blood pressure testing equipment

self-testing strategies to achieve accurate readings at home

format, content and use of customer personal blood pressure records

lifestyle and self-care practices

specialist services that support blood pressure management.

Knowledge Evidence

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

sources of information on blood pressure conditions and specialist support services:

federal, state or territory government health education internet sites

not for profit health councils

industry and professional publications

product manufacturer health education materials

common symptoms of high and low blood pressure

common lifestyle factors that can contribute to or exacerbate abnormal blood pressure and methods of self-care

meaning of:

systolic blood pressure

diastolic blood pressure

range of normal blood pressure levels

key terminology, jargon and common abbreviations relevant to blood pressure, for:

testing and recording blood pressure levels

pharmacy and home blood pressure testing equipment

pharmacy product range of home blood pressure testing equipment:

location

different types

features and uses

care and maintenance

customer self-testing strategies to achieve accurate readings at home

format, content and use of:

pharmacy blood pressure testing records

customer personal blood pressure records

sources and format of product, lifestyle and self-care information:

manufacturer product support materials:

Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)

product leaflets, brochures, booklets

internet sites

health-care fact sheets

pharmacy manuals

reputable health education internet sites; government and not-for profit organisations

role boundaries and responsibilities of pharmacy assistants, and circumstances which require and trigger referral to a pharmacist

organisational procedures for testing blood pressure and supplying home blood pressure testing equipment:

questions that must be asked to collect information about customer needs

identifying and acting on triggers for referral to a pharmacist

maintaining privacy and confidentiality of customer information

recording and maintaining readings and requirements for pharmacist verification.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in a pharmacy with designated front of pharmacy and dispensary areas. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment.

Assessment must ensure use of:

information technology hardware and software

online information systems

blood pressure monitors

commercial product range of home blood pressure testing equipment

templates for:

pharmacy blood pressure testing records

customer personal blood pressure records

customer brochures and leaflets providing information on:

directions for product use

care and maintenance of equipment

lifestyle and self-care practices

specialist services that support blood pressure management

organisational procedures for testing blood pressure and supplying home monitoring equipment

customers with whom the individual can interact; these can be:

customers in an industry workplace who are served by the individual during the assessment process or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:

have worked in the pharmacy sector for at least two years.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ca051b1b-5101-4ec2-ac1c-49699303188d