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 this competency unit:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace is essential for assessment of this unit

Assessment must contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of workplace situations

Evidence of workplace performance over time and covering a range of workplace situations must be obtained to inform a judgement of competence

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Resource requirements may include:

Relevant guidelines, standards and procedures

Method of assessment may include:

Observation in the work place

Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.

Questioning verbal and written

Simulation

Supporting statement of workplace supervisor

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

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

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Client unit record number

Knowledge and purpose of biochemical, haematological and microbiology tests

Knowledge and understanding of how to identify and access client data

Knowledge and purpose of therapeutic drug monitoring

Organisation clinical information system

Organisation clinical policies and procedures

Role of the drug information pharmacist and when to utilise them

Standard references including MIMs, AMH and Micromedex

The drugs that require therapeutic drug monitoring

The form for reporting Adverse Drug Reactions

Understand the abbreviations used in biochemical, haematological and microbiology tests

Understand how to ensure client data retrieved is for the correct client

Understand the order of referencing ie primary, secondary, tertiary references

Understand the meaning of Adverse Drug Reaction

Understand the purpose of reporting Adverse Drug Reactions and the data required

Understand the concept of Drug Utilisation Evaluation and the data reported

Understand concept of key performance indicators and data reported

Understanding of the concept of reference range.

Understanding of the concept of therapeutic range

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Arrange information and present it in a form appropriate for the organisation's work practices

Collate biochemical, haematological and microbiology tests into format for distribution to the pharmacist

Identify the information requested by the pharmacist

Identify specific client data

Identify information needed to interpret drug levels

Locate and access biochemical, haematological and microbiology tests

Locate and access drug levels

Retrieve information about medicines

Retrieve organisation clinical policies and procedures

Retrieve and collate any preparatory information required for reporting Adverse Drug Reactions

Screen biochemical, haematological and microbiology tests for abnormal results and to notify the pharmacist

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

Use literacy, written and oral communication skills required to fulfil the position in a safe manner as specified by the health care industry

Use numeracy skills required to accurately interpret and record findings

Use technology appropriately, including computers

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Instructions may include:

Verbal

Written

By phone

Via electronic means

Data and information may include:

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Laboratory results, including drug levels

Manufacturers instructions

Safety audit data

Data for drug utilisation reviews and evaluations (DUE)

Data for reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs)

Key performance indicator data

Admission information

Sources of data/information may include:

Manufacturer's instructions

Workplace operating procedures and policies

Workplace computer files

Electronic databases

Pharmacy computer system

Communications technology - facsimile, phone, email

Client medication profiles

Checks for completeness and accuracy may include:

Client UR number and name

Specific laboratory results requested

Appropriate date and time of laboratory results

Specific CMI for client's own medication or treatment