Assessor Resource
SIRCHCS412
Provide Australian Needle and Syringe Program services
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as pharmacy assistants or dispensary assistants. It limits them to the provision of free ready-made equipment kits and receiving used sharps. All requests for therapeutic advice must be referred to a pharmacist.
Persons providing NSP services are required to work under the supervision of a pharmacist.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide service to customers of the Australian Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) offered by some pharmacies.
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