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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
  2. Manage administration of medicines
  3. Initiate assessment and treatment using standard treatment manuals
  4. Manage the ordering, transportation, storage and disposal of medicines
  5. Initiate assessment and treatment using standard treatment manuals

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

There must be evidence that the candidate has:

managed the safe administration of medicines by appropriately authorised Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers or practitioners on at least three occasions by:

providing clear information on medicines, through accurate interpretation of MIMS and other medication references and resources, such as standing orders, guidelines and Consumer Medicines Information

checking calculations and measurements of dosages undertaken by other authorised practitioners

documenting all outcomes of administration of medication in line with own role and medication administered

initiated treatment involving medication on at least three occasions by:

using standard treatment manuals to initiate assessment and treatment, in consultation with an authorised practitioner

referring to the pharmacist regarding medication

consulting authorised practitioners’ instructions and orders in regards to dispensing medication

managed processes for the ordering, transport, storage and disposal of medication on at least one occasion by:

managing relationships with relevant suppliers, pharmacies and hospitals

overseeing the maintenance of medicines records

using checking systems to regularly review out-of-date stock, understocked or other requirements for medication

ensuring medication was kept in secured locations and accessed by authorised personnel, according to legislation and organisation procedures and policies

applying cold chain storage principles where appropriate in the storage of medications.


Knowledge Evidence

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 identified work role.

This includes knowledge of:

application of universal precautions in the administration of medicines

key aspects of federal and state legislation relating to the control, storage and dispensing of drugs and medication

legislative and regulatory requirements for labelling, storage and safe disposal of medicines

key aspects of the requirements of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

signs of anaphylaxis and methods of management

western and traditional/bush medicines and treatments

special considerations in use of medicines, including:

pregnancy and lactation

renal failure

anti-coagulant therapy

organisational policies and procedures relating to drugs and medications, including storage, ordering, management and access.