Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SIRCHCS306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Advise on complementary medicines
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | SIRCHCS306 - Advise on complementary medicines |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide information to customers on products, services and customer self-care practices using complementary medicines, and supply relevant products. | ||
Employability Skills | Not applicable. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as pharmacy assistants or dispensary assistants. Pharmacy assistants work directly with customers providing information on complementary medicines. In situations where customers require referral to a pharmacist for therapeutic advice, or where the supply of Prescription 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 | SIRCHCS201Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines | ||
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: Maintain and build own knowledge of complementary medicines. |
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Element: Identify customer needs. |
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Element: Provide information on complementary medicine products and services. |
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