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

SIRPPKS008A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify, locate and sell first aid and wound care products

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIRPPKS008A - Identify, locate and sell first aid and wound care products
Description This unit covers skills and knowledge required to provide information to customers on products, services and customer self-care practices related to first aid and wound care products.
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 supports front-of-store sales work roles and is carried out under direction of a pharmacist.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites SIRPPKS001A Support the sale of pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines.
Competency Field Community Pharmacy Product
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: Develop knowledge of first aid and wound care products and customer self-care practices.
  • Identify and locate first aid and wound care products.
  • Identify customer self-care practices and sources of information on conditions that may be treated by first aid and wound care products.
  • Use appropriate product terminology.
       
Element: Identify customer first aid and wound care needs.
  • Identify customer needs, symptoms, duration and severity.
  • Determine customer's current use of other medications and other medical conditions.
  • Identify and act upon situations requiring referral to pharmacist.
       
Element: Provide information on first aid and wound care products and services.
  • Recommend first aid and wound care products appropriate to customer symptoms and needs.
  • Provide the customer with information and directions for product use.
  • Provide information to customers on self-care practices.
  • Identify and act upon opportunities to suggest companion products relevant to desired health care outcomes.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

applies pharmacy protocols and procedures when selling first aid and wound care medicines, aids and equipment, including:

collecting the required information from customers

identifying situations or requests requiring referral to a pharmacist and refer appropriately

identifying and supplying the relevant medicines, information, aids and equipment to meet customer needs

demonstrating the application of dressings, aids and equipment

using appropriate product terminology

applies knowledge of the common causes of injuries and wounds

applies knowledge of products appropriate to treat injuries and wounds

applies knowledge of injury and wound types and healing process and stages

applies knowledge of lifestyle, self-care practices and support services

respects and protects customer privacy when communicating with customers

provides information to customers in ways appropriate to customer needs and demonstrates appropriate techniques to confirm understanding

recognises the situations requiring referral to a pharmacist or other pharmacy staff according to pharmacy policy

plans and carries out work to meet customer service workflow requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of the sale of first aid and wound care medicines and products, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

performance is observed by the assessor or a technical expert working in partnership with the assessor.

access to a real or simulated pharmacy environment

access to relevant pharmacy protocols and procedures

access to relevant documentation, such as:

product information

self-care advice

access to a range of customers with different requirements (real or simulated)

access to a range of first aid and wound care products.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of the candidate in the workplace selling first aid and wound care medicines and products to a range of customers

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

role plays to confirm communication skills to meet diverse customer requirements.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. For example:

SIRPPKSO18A Provide information, products and services to support home health care

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification.

Submission Requirements

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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.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

interpersonal communication skills to:

communicate with the customer, including obtaining and providing information and confirming understanding, through clear and direct communication

ask questions to identify and confirm requirements

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

apply literacy skills to read and interpret medication and self-care information

respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality of customer information

demonstrate procedures for identifying symptoms and identifying and selling first aid and wound care medicines and products

select appropriate bandages, dressings, strapping and supports

demonstrate procedures for applying bandages, dressings, strapping and supports

demonstrate procedures for using relevant aids and equipment that may assist customers requiring first aid and wound care medicines

access and use information systems as required by the role

plan and organise work to meet customer service requirements.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

pharmacy policies, protocols and procedures relating to the sale of first aid and wound care medicines

range of first aid and wound care medicines and products and basic understanding of application for injury conditions and modes of action for medicines that can be sold without the involvement of a pharmacist

common side effects of taking first aid and wound care medicines

aids and equipment that may be of assistance to customers requiring first aid and wound care medicines

common risk factors that can contribute to sustaining injuries and wounds and related lifestyle and self-care information

basic understanding of common types of injuries:

sprains

breaks

bruising

infection.

basic understanding of types of injuries and wounds:

acute wounds

chronic wounds

basic understanding of skin structure and musculo-skeletal system and healing process and stages

awareness of advantages of moist would healing

role boundaries and responsibilities, and circumstances under which referral to a pharmacist or other pharmacy staff is required

communication skills to collect and provide information to customers, including use of structured and open-ended questions and interpretation of non-verbal cues

procedures to follow for collecting and supplying information to an agent acting on behalf of a customer

communication methods and systems to operate as part of a team and provide relevant information to a pharmacist and other pharmacy staff as required.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Sale of first aid and wound care products must comply with:

federal and state or territory legislation

industry codes of practice, standards and guidelines

community pharmacy policies, protocols and procedures relating to the sale of first aid and wound care medicines.

First aid and wound care products may include:

dressings, strappings, bandages and supports

surgical implements

antiseptic, skin healing and care products

aids and equipment, e.g. protective devices and mobility aids.

Medicines and products may include:

complementary medicines

non-scheduled products

pharmacy medication.

First aid and wound care products may come in various forms, including:

liquid, spray, gels

adhesive and non-adhesive pads and patches

creams and ointments

pastes.

Sources of information may include:

health care information

pharmacy or supplier product leaflets, brochures and manuals

medicines databases

manufacturer information

industry and professional publications.

Other medications may include:

prescription medicines

pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines

herbal and vitamin supplements.

Recommendations refer to:

only those medicines not requiring referral to a pharmacist for therapeutic advice. This may include S2 medicines and general (non-scheduled) items

aids and equipment.

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
Identify and locate first aid and wound care products. 
Identify customer self-care practices and sources of information on conditions that may be treated by first aid and wound care products. 
Use appropriate product terminology. 
Identify customer needs, symptoms, duration and severity. 
Determine customer's current use of other medications and other medical conditions. 
Identify and act upon situations requiring referral to pharmacist. 
Recommend first aid and wound care products appropriate to customer symptoms and needs. 
Provide the customer with information and directions for product use. 
Provide information to customers on self-care practices. 
Identify and act upon opportunities to suggest companion products relevant to desired health care outcomes. 

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