Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SIRCHCS201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | SIRCHCS201 - Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3). | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as pharmacy assistants or dispensary assistants. Pharmacy assistants work directly with customers, suggesting Pharmacy Medicines and unscheduled medicines. In situations where customers require referral to a pharmacist for therapeutic advice, or where the supply of Pharmacist Only Medicines or products is required, the pharmacy assistant gathers information, refers the customer on, and then supports the pharmacist by finalising the supply of medicines and products.A person undertaking this role is required to work under the 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 | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field | Health Care Support |
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: Identify and locate scheduled medicines in the pharmacy. |
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Element: Assess customer needs. |
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Element: Supply scheduled medicines. |
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