Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SIRPDIS006A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | SIRPDIS006A - Assist in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions |
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Description | This unit covers skills and knowledge required to assist a pharmacist to measure ingredients and prepare basic mixes to fill extemporaneous prescriptions. | ||
Employability Skills | The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as dispensary assistants. Work is carried out under direction of a pharmacist. The role of dispensary assistants in assisting in the preparation of extemporaneous prescriptions is regulated by the state or territory pharmacy board. This unit should only be selected in states and territories that recognise a role for dispensary assistants in assisting a pharmacist with this activity. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | SIRPPKS001A Support the sale of pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicinesSIRPDIS003A Assist in dispensary operations | ||
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: Prepare to measure and mix ingredients. |
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Element: Collect and measure required ingredients. |
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Element: Prepare compounded products. |
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Element: Maintain the compounding materials and work area. |
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