Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SIRCDIS303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in dispensing prescriptions
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | SIRCDIS303 - Assist in dispensing prescriptions |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a dispensary to assist with the preparation of prescriptions. The dispensary assistant’s role is limited to those functions that do not require the exercise of professional judgement or discretion with regard to prescriptions. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to dispensary assistants working in the dispensary area of a community pharmacy. A person undertaking this role is required to work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | SIRCDIS301Accept prescriptions and return dispensed medicines to customersSIRCHCS201Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines | ||
Competency Field | Dispensary |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Check prescription details. |
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Element: Enter prescription information. |
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Element: Select and label prescribed medications. |
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Element: Assemble prescribed medications and finalise documentation. |
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