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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 work role. These include knowledge of:
- organisational policies and procedures and legislation or regulations relating to:- client confidentiality- referral, including various levels of urgency, and follow-up of client- mandatory reporting- notifiable diseases- limits of own ability and authority- reporting procedures- documentation- organisational procedures, and legal and ethical requirements impacting on own role in supporting medication usage- appropriate handling and storage of medications, including the importance of cold chain storage- basic knowledge of commonly used medicines/drugs, including prescribed and over-the-counter medications- basic knowledge of common terms and abbreviations used in relation to medication - use of equipment to support medication administration- required infection control procedures- expected effects of medications being used, the consequences of incorrect use of medication and of main reasons for errors in medication administration- understanding of duty of care in assisting clients to safely use medication within scope of own work role- basic knowledge of how medications can impact on the anatomy and physiology of major body systems, relevant organs and their functions, including:o cardio-vascular system (including heart, arteries and veins)o respiratory system (including lungs, nose, mouth, throat)o senses (including sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste and equilibrium)o skin and integumentary system (including skin layers, hair and nails)o digestive and gastro-intestinal system (including stomach, intestines, bowel) o nervous system (including brain and nerves)o circulatory system (including arteries, veins)o genitourinary system (including male and female genital and reproductive systems)o endocrine system (including glands and hormones)o musculoskeletal system (skull, skeleton, muscles, body tissue)- common conditions and presenting problems associated with major body systems and relevant organs.