Assessor Resource
SIRCHCS303
Advise on asthma management
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as pharmacy assistants or dispensary assistants. Pharmacy assistants work directly with customers, supporting their asthma management. In situations where asthma sufferers require referral to a pharmacist for therapeutic advice, or where the supply of Pharmacist Only Medicines or products is required, the pharmacy assistant gathers information, refers the customer on, and then supports the pharmacist by finalising the supply of medicines and products.
A person undertaking this role is required to work under the supervision of a pharmacist.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of the asthma condition and provide information on products, services and self-care practices to support a customer’s asthma management.
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