Assessor Resource
SIRCHCS306
Advise on complementary medicines
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as pharmacy assistants or dispensary assistants. Pharmacy assistants work directly with customers providing information on complementary medicines. In situations where customers require referral to a pharmacist for therapeutic advice, or where the supply of Prescription 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 provide information to customers on products, services and customer self-care practices using complementary medicines, and supply relevant products.
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