Assessor Resource
SIRCHCS414
Support the management of obstructive sleep apnoea
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as pharmacy assistants or dispensary assistants. Pharmacy assistants work directly with customers in supporting their management of obstructive sleep apnoea. In situations where customers 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, products and CPAP equipment.
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 advise on, trial, recommend and supply continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment and to provide ongoing support to customers who are self-managing medically diagnosed sleep apnoea conditions.
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