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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. |
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Assisting in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions must comply with: | federal and state or territory legislationindustry codes of practice, standards and guidelinescommunity pharmacy policies, protocols and procedures relating to assisting a pharmacist in preparation of extemporaneous prescriptions. |
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Scope and boundaries of roles and responsibilities must comply with: | This must be consistent with federal and state or territory legislation and regulations. The legal boundaries of dispensary assistant job roles will vary according to state and territory requirements. Roles will also reflect the business model, policies, protocols and procedures of the community pharmacy. |
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Common abbreviations used in prescription writing refers to: | Abbreviations as detailed in the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook (APF), Pharmaceutical Society of Australia; and in the British Pharmacopoeia (BP), Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. |
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Compounded products prepared to supply extemporaneous prescriptions are one-off items produced for a specific patient and may include: | dermatological preparations (simple creams)APF or BP formulations for both adults and childrenreconstituted productscombined proprietary productsmodified formulations, e.g. to remove colours or preservatives. |
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Measuring and mixing equipment may include: | volumetric containers, e.g. beakers and measuring cylinderssyringesspatulas and mixing rodsmixing slabsmortar and pestletweezersheating equipment |
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Ready for use may include: | clean and may also be sanitisedno cracks, damaged surfaces or other visible damagecalibrated according to calibration schedule (refrigeration, weighing and measuring equipment)tared (scales). |
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Personal protective clothing and equipment may include: | glovessafety glasses or goggleshairnetsface maskslab coatsappropriate footwear (closed, not open). |
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Personal hygiene procedures may include: | wash hands before and after compoundingtie back hair or use a hairnetnever eat or drink in the compounding work areanever store food next to ingredients used in compoundingdo not wear jewellery or cosmetics, such as hand moisturiser or nail polish. |
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Prepare ingredients may include: | grinding or milling to reduce particle sizeheating |
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Checking worksheet calculations: | Responsibility for worksheet calculations rests with a pharmacist. The dispensary assistant may assist a pharmacist by double-checking calculations. |
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Storage conditions may include: | storage locations that protect product from light, humidity and heattemperature-controlled storageclearly displayed expiry dates on stockcontainers that are tightly sealed. |
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Waste management may include: | sorting waste according to waste disposal requirements, e.g. placing sharps in designated containerdisposing of materials that could be hazardous to the environment according to procedureusing spill control procedures as required. |