List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element. |
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1. Manage administration of medicines | 1.1 Maintain accurate records of medicines’ administration in client files according to organisation policies and procedures 1.2 Establish and maintain systems for managing medication administration within the clinic in consultation with relevant medical health professionals and appropriately authorised persons 1.3 Refer individual medication regimens for regular review by authorised practitioner 1.4 Involve pharmacists in medication management including, where appropriate, medication reviews or use of Webster-packs 1.5 Check doses of medicine made up by other health staff for accuracy, including dose, indication and consideration of contraindications 1.6 Support and instruct other health workers in the safe and efficacious use of medicines 1.7 Monitor the appropriate use of medicines by other health staff |
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2. Initiate assessment and treatment using standard treatment manuals | 2.1 Use standard workplace treatment manuals to commence assessment and treatment 2.2 Consult an authorising practitioner in accordance with standard treatment manuals and organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Dispense medicines according to organisational policies and procedures and the appropriate legal and regulatory framework 2.4 Document clinical assessments, any advice sought and assessment and treatment initiated in client medical files |
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3. Manage the ordering, transportation, storage and disposal of medicines | 3.1 Ensure medicines are securely stored in accordance with legislative requirements 3.2 Establish working relationships with local medical practitioners and pharmacists to support management of clinic medicines stores 3.3 Monitor patterns of medicines use and use this information to inform reorder quantities and ensure minimum stock holdings 3.4 Ensure clinic medicines stock is checked regularly and re-ordered in appropriate quantities 3.5 Source medicines supplies as locally appropriate 3.6 Add new stock and dispose of out-of-date stock according to organisational policies and procedures 3.7 Organise clinic medicines stock logically and securely, with access to clinic medicines store monitored and restricted to authorised personnel 3.8 Correctly apply cold chain principles for storage and transport of medication requiring refrigeration |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
There must be evidence that the candidate has:
managed the safe administration of medicines by appropriately authorised Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers or practitioners on at least three occasions by:
providing clear information on medicines, through accurate interpretation of MIMS and other medication references and resources, such as standing orders, guidelines and Consumer Medicines Information
checking calculations and measurements of dosages undertaken by other authorised practitioners
documenting all outcomes of administration of medication in line with own role and medication administered
initiated treatment involving medication on at least three occasions by:
using standard treatment manuals to initiate assessment and treatment, in consultation with an authorised practitioner
referring to the pharmacist regarding medication
consulting authorised practitioners’ instructions and orders in regards to dispensing medication
managed processes for the ordering, transport, storage and disposal of medication on at least one occasion by:
managing relationships with relevant suppliers, pharmacies and hospitals
overseeing the maintenance of medicines records
using checking systems to regularly review out-of-date stock, understocked or other requirements for medication
ensuring medication was kept in secured locations and accessed by authorised personnel, according to legislation and organisation procedures and policies
applying cold chain storage principles where appropriate in the storage of medications.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role.
This includes knowledge of:
application of universal precautions in the administration of medicines
key aspects of federal and state legislation relating to the control, storage and dispensing of drugs and medication
legislative and regulatory requirements for labelling, storage and safe disposal of medicines
key aspects of the requirements of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
signs of anaphylaxis and methods of management
western and traditional/bush medicines and treatments
special considerations in use of medicines, including:
pregnancy and lactation
renal failure
anti-coagulant therapy
organisational policies and procedures relating to drugs and medications, including storage, ordering, management and access.
Unless state or territory legislation prevents practice in the workplace, skills must be demonstrated working:
in a health service or centre
as part of a multidisciplinary primary health care team
with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
Note: Where state or territory legislation prevents practice in the workplace, simulated assessment environments may only be used in place of workplace assessment.
In addition, simulations and scenarios must be used where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely. These are situations relating to emergency or unplanned procedures where assessment in these circumstances would be unsafe or is impractical.
Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life working environment where these skills and knowledge would be performed, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that working environment.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Assessment must be undertaken by a workplace assessor who has expertise in this unit of competency and who is:
a Registered Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
or:
a Registered Health Practitioner accompanied by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is a recognised member of the community with experience in primary health care.