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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes
  2. Obtain and store materials
  3. Prepare aromatic formulations
  4. Dispense aromatic preparations

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:

followed dispensing processes that meet pharmaceutical guidelines and legal requirements for at least 10 different aromatic preparations, including all of the following at least once:

creams and lotions

ointments

capsules

gels

gargles

suppositories

tinctures

extracts

pessaries

compress, poultice


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) requirements for the preparation and supply of aromatherapy products:

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) guidelines

labelling

principles of manufacturing

quality control procedures

records management

work health and safety – hazards and controls for aromatic preparations

sources of aromatic preparations and their raw ingredients and methods to determine quality

different forms of aromatic preparations and how they are administered

techniques to prepare aromatic preparations from source materials

aromatic preparations and allopathic drug interactions as outlined in medical pharmaceutical reference of drug interactions and aromatic medicine texts

aromatic preparation dispensing principles and methods in reference to good manufacturing practices

significance and methods of monitoring control points within the dispensing process

equipment and instrumentation components, purpose and operation

waste handling requirements and procedures

environmental conditions required to maintain integrity of aromatic substances before, during and after preparation

types of instructions that must accompany aromatic preparations

procedures to prevent contamination of aromatic preparations