Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SIRCCPM001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in managing Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIRCCPM001 - Assist in managing Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support the management of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3). It requires the ability to implement predetermined pharmacy systems and procedures for supplying, monitoring and maintaining compliant locations and responding to changes in scheduling classifications.This unit applies to senior pharmacy and dispensary assistants working in community pharmacies. When supporting the management of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines they work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. In this context, they lead and guide other team members.This unit incorporates the requirement for pharmacy and dispensary assistants to comply with federal, state and territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3). At the time of publication they are not, however, required to hold an occupational licence or to be certified as competent in this unit to supply scheduled medicines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in a pharmacy with designated front of pharmacy and dispensary areas. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment.

Assessment must ensure use of:

information technology hardware and software

online information systems

pharmacy display and storage locations, shelf facings and signage for Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3)

a diverse commercial product range of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3)

current plain English guidelines issued by regulatory and industry bodies covering:

current scheduling requirements

changes to scheduling requirements

organisational system documents and procedures for managing the supply of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3)

team members with whom the individual can interact; these can be:

staff in an industry workplace; or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:

have worked in the pharmacy sector for at least two years.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Community Pharmacy Management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Implement systems for supplying Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
  • Access and interpret pharmacy system procedures and documents for managing the supply of S2 and S3 medicines.
  • Make all current pharmacist-approved procedures readily accessible to staff.
  • Explain systems and procedures and confirm understanding.
  • Monitor staff adherence to systems and procedures and promptly resolve non-compliance issues.
  • Identify pharmacy procedures for initial and ongoing training and make arrangements for fulfilling training requirements.
  • Participate in updating procedures for supplying S2 and S3 medicines.
       
Element: Maintain compliance with positioning and storage requirements.
  • Monitor location of S2 and S3 medicines to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Identify potential non-compliant locations and report to pharmacist.
  • Obtain approval from pharmacist and adjust locations.
       
Element: Respond to changes in scheduling of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
  • Access and interpret information on introduction of new S2 and S3 medicines and changes to schedule classification.
  • Confirm understanding of changes though discussion with pharmacist and take instructions for required planning and action.
  • Relocate S2 and S3 medicines to meet new scheduling requirements.
  • Make new information available to staff, clearly explain requirements and confirm understanding.
  • Identify and act on flow on effects for updating procedures, training, and lists of consumer information sources.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Implement systems for supplying Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.

1.1.Access and interpret pharmacy system procedures and documents for managing the supply of S2 and S3 medicines.

1.2.Make all current pharmacist-approved procedures readily accessible to staff.

1.3.Explain systems and procedures and confirm understanding.

1.4.Monitor staff adherence to systems and procedures and promptly resolve non-compliance issues.

1.5.Identify pharmacy procedures for initial and ongoing training and make arrangements for fulfilling training requirements.

1.6.Participate in updating procedures for supplying S2 and S3 medicines.

2. Maintain compliance with positioning and storage requirements.

2.1.Monitor location of S2 and S3 medicines to meet scheduling requirements.

2.2.Identify potential non-compliant locations and report to pharmacist.

2.3.Obtain approval from pharmacist and adjust locations.

3. Respond to changes in scheduling of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.

3.1.Access and interpret information on introduction of new S2 and S3 medicines and changes to schedule classification.

3.2.Confirm understanding of changes though discussion with pharmacist and take instructions for required planning and action.

3.3.Relocate S2 and S3 medicines to meet new scheduling requirements.

3.4.Make new information available to staff, clearly explain requirements and confirm understanding.

3.5.Identify and act on flow on effects for updating procedures, training, and lists of consumer information sources.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

explain all aspects of systems and procedures for managing the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines

over a two month period, monitor location of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines, identify non-compliant medicine locations, report to pharmacist and make adjustments

demonstrate correct procedures to respond to a change in scheduling classification:

required actions for relocation

staff updating.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

role boundaries and responsibilities of pharmacy assistants and pharmacists in managing the supply of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3)

role of the Pharmacy Board of Australia in setting standards for the supply of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3)

role and aspects of pharmacy quality programs that assist in managing the supply of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3)

for the organisation:

designated areas for product placement of S2 items

designated areas for storage areas for S3 items

staff training requirements and options to support understanding of:

new medicines

medicines that are down or up scheduled

organisational systems and procedures for managing the supply of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3):

monitoring correct location of S2 and S3 scheduled items

maintaining shelf facings

monitoring staff adherence to procedures

response to changes in scheduling classification and introduction of newly scheduled medicines

sources of information on changes in scheduling and the types of information provided by each:

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP)

industry association websites and professional publications

Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Implement systems for supplying Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.

1.1.Access and interpret pharmacy system procedures and documents for managing the supply of S2 and S3 medicines.

1.2.Make all current pharmacist-approved procedures readily accessible to staff.

1.3.Explain systems and procedures and confirm understanding.

1.4.Monitor staff adherence to systems and procedures and promptly resolve non-compliance issues.

1.5.Identify pharmacy procedures for initial and ongoing training and make arrangements for fulfilling training requirements.

1.6.Participate in updating procedures for supplying S2 and S3 medicines.

2. Maintain compliance with positioning and storage requirements.

2.1.Monitor location of S2 and S3 medicines to meet scheduling requirements.

2.2.Identify potential non-compliant locations and report to pharmacist.

2.3.Obtain approval from pharmacist and adjust locations.

3. Respond to changes in scheduling of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.

3.1.Access and interpret information on introduction of new S2 and S3 medicines and changes to schedule classification.

3.2.Confirm understanding of changes though discussion with pharmacist and take instructions for required planning and action.

3.3.Relocate S2 and S3 medicines to meet new scheduling requirements.

3.4.Make new information available to staff, clearly explain requirements and confirm understanding.

3.5.Identify and act on flow on effects for updating procedures, training, and lists of consumer information sources.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access and interpret pharmacy system procedures and documents for managing the supply of S2 and S3 medicines. 
Make all current pharmacist-approved procedures readily accessible to staff. 
Explain systems and procedures and confirm understanding. 
Monitor staff adherence to systems and procedures and promptly resolve non-compliance issues. 
Identify pharmacy procedures for initial and ongoing training and make arrangements for fulfilling training requirements. 
Participate in updating procedures for supplying S2 and S3 medicines. 
Monitor location of S2 and S3 medicines to meet scheduling requirements. 
Identify potential non-compliant locations and report to pharmacist. 
Obtain approval from pharmacist and adjust locations. 
Access and interpret information on introduction of new S2 and S3 medicines and changes to schedule classification. 
Confirm understanding of changes though discussion with pharmacist and take instructions for required planning and action. 
Relocate S2 and S3 medicines to meet new scheduling requirements. 
Make new information available to staff, clearly explain requirements and confirm understanding. 
Identify and act on flow on effects for updating procedures, training, and lists of consumer information sources. 

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