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Evidence Guide: SIRCDIS005 - Assist in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions

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SIRCDIS005 - Assist in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for compounding process.

  1. Follow organisational procedures for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions throughout compounding process.
  2. Obtain and interpret compounding worksheet and seek additional direction from pharmacist when clarification needed.
  3. Clean compounding work area to avoid spoilage of pharmaceutical products.
  4. Maintain personal hygiene, handle ingredients, equipment and containers hygienically throughout compounding process to avoid contamination.
  5. Select measuring and mixing equipment of correct type and size for the task.
  6. Safely assemble, ensure cleanliness and check calibration of equipment before use.
  7. Select and use personal protective equipment to avoid personal injury during the compounding process.
Follow organisational procedures for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions throughout compounding process.

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Obtain and interpret compounding worksheet and seek additional direction from pharmacist when clarification needed.

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Clean compounding work area to avoid spoilage of pharmaceutical products.

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Maintain personal hygiene, handle ingredients, equipment and containers hygienically throughout compounding process to avoid contamination.

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Select measuring and mixing equipment of correct type and size for the task.

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Safely assemble, ensure cleanliness and check calibration of equipment before use.

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Select and use personal protective equipment to avoid personal injury during the compounding process.

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Select and measure ingredients.

  1. Identify and select required ingredients specified in compounding worksheet.
  2. Sort and safely assemble raw materials according to sequence of compounding processes.
  3. Measure ingredient quantities according to worksheet specifications.
Identify and select required ingredients specified in compounding worksheet.

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Sort and safely assemble raw materials according to sequence of compounding processes.

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Measure ingredient quantities according to worksheet specifications.

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Prepare compounded products.

  1. Prepare ingredients by grinding, milling or heating according to worksheet specifications.
  2. Combine ingredients according to worksheet specifications.
  3. Inspect compounded product to confirm quality and adjust according to individual responsibility or refer to pharmacist.
  4. Confirm labelling requirements with pharmacist and prepare accurate and complete labels.
  5. Select dispensing containers specified by pharmacist.
  6. Attach medication, cautionary and advisory labels to containers as directed.
  7. Transfer final compounded product to labelled containers.
  8. Present completed compounded items, prescription and worksheet to pharmacist for verification.
  9. Check pharmacist worksheet calculations and alert pharmacist to any discrepancies.
Prepare ingredients by grinding, milling or heating according to worksheet specifications.

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Combine ingredients according to worksheet specifications.

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Inspect compounded product to confirm quality and adjust according to individual responsibility or refer to pharmacist.

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Confirm labelling requirements with pharmacist and prepare accurate and complete labels.

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Select dispensing containers specified by pharmacist.

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Attach medication, cautionary and advisory labels to containers as directed.

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Transfer final compounded product to labelled containers.

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Present completed compounded items, prescription and worksheet to pharmacist for verification.

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Check pharmacist worksheet calculations and alert pharmacist to any discrepancies.

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Maintain records and compounding materials.

  1. Record prescription information using appropriate pharmacopoeial name, active ingredient and quantity.
  2. Follow pharmaceutical numerical conventions when recording quantities and units of measurement.
  3. Return unused ingredients to storage and adjust stock records.
  4. Maintain inventory levels of raw materials and consumable equipment.
  5. Monitor storage conditions to ensure product integrity is maintained.
  6. Dispose of waste, especially hazardous substances, according to environmental requirements and organisational waste management procedures.
Record prescription information using appropriate pharmacopoeial name, active ingredient and quantity.

Completed
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Follow pharmaceutical numerical conventions when recording quantities and units of measurement.

Completed
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Return unused ingredients to storage and adjust stock records.

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Maintain inventory levels of raw materials and consumable equipment.

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Monitor storage conditions to ensure product integrity is maintained.

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Dispose of waste, especially hazardous substances, according to environmental requirements and organisational waste management procedures.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for compounding process.

1.1.Follow organisational procedures for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions throughout compounding process.

1.2.Obtain and interpret compounding worksheet and seek additional direction from pharmacist when clarification needed.

1.3.Clean compounding work area to avoid spoilage of pharmaceutical products.

1.4.Maintain personal hygiene, handle ingredients, equipment and containers hygienically throughout compounding process to avoid contamination.

1.5.Select measuring and mixing equipment of correct type and size for the task.

1.6.Safely assemble, ensure cleanliness and check calibration of equipment before use.

1.7.Select and use personal protective equipment to avoid personal injury during the compounding process.

2. Select and measure ingredients.

2.1.Identify and select required ingredients specified in compounding worksheet.

2.2.Sort and safely assemble raw materials according to sequence of compounding processes.

2.3.Measure ingredient quantities according to worksheet specifications.

3. Prepare compounded products.

3.1.Prepare ingredients by grinding, milling or heating according to worksheet specifications.

3.2.Combine ingredients according to worksheet specifications.

3.3.Inspect compounded product to confirm quality and adjust according to individual responsibility or refer to pharmacist.

3.4.Confirm labelling requirements with pharmacist and prepare accurate and complete labels.

3.5.Select dispensing containers specified by pharmacist.

3.6.Attach medication, cautionary and advisory labels to containers as directed.

3.7.Transfer final compounded product to labelled containers.

3.8.Present completed compounded items, prescription and worksheet to pharmacist for verification.

3.9.Check pharmacist worksheet calculations and alert pharmacist to any discrepancies.

4. Maintain records and compounding materials.

4.1.Record prescription information using appropriate pharmacopoeial name, active ingredient and quantity.

4.2.Follow pharmaceutical numerical conventions when recording quantities and units of measurement.

4.3.Return unused ingredients to storage and adjust stock records.

4.4.Maintain inventory levels of raw materials and consumable equipment.

4.5.Monitor storage conditions to ensure product integrity is maintained.

4.6.Dispose of waste, especially hazardous substances, according to environmental requirements and organisational waste management procedures.

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for compounding process.

1.1.Follow organisational procedures for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions throughout compounding process.

1.2.Obtain and interpret compounding worksheet and seek additional direction from pharmacist when clarification needed.

1.3.Clean compounding work area to avoid spoilage of pharmaceutical products.

1.4.Maintain personal hygiene, handle ingredients, equipment and containers hygienically throughout compounding process to avoid contamination.

1.5.Select measuring and mixing equipment of correct type and size for the task.

1.6.Safely assemble, ensure cleanliness and check calibration of equipment before use.

1.7.Select and use personal protective equipment to avoid personal injury during the compounding process.

2. Select and measure ingredients.

2.1.Identify and select required ingredients specified in compounding worksheet.

2.2.Sort and safely assemble raw materials according to sequence of compounding processes.

2.3.Measure ingredient quantities according to worksheet specifications.

3. Prepare compounded products.

3.1.Prepare ingredients by grinding, milling or heating according to worksheet specifications.

3.2.Combine ingredients according to worksheet specifications.

3.3.Inspect compounded product to confirm quality and adjust according to individual responsibility or refer to pharmacist.

3.4.Confirm labelling requirements with pharmacist and prepare accurate and complete labels.

3.5.Select dispensing containers specified by pharmacist.

3.6.Attach medication, cautionary and advisory labels to containers as directed.

3.7.Transfer final compounded product to labelled containers.

3.8.Present completed compounded items, prescription and worksheet to pharmacist for verification.

3.9.Check pharmacist worksheet calculations and alert pharmacist to any discrepancies.

4. Maintain records and compounding materials.

4.1.Record prescription information using appropriate pharmacopoeial name, active ingredient and quantity.

4.2.Follow pharmaceutical numerical conventions when recording quantities and units of measurement.

4.3.Return unused ingredients to storage and adjust stock records.

4.4.Maintain inventory levels of raw materials and consumable equipment.

4.5.Monitor storage conditions to ensure product integrity is maintained.

4.6.Dispose of waste, especially hazardous substances, according to environmental requirements and organisational waste management procedures.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

interpret and follow compounding worksheets to assist in preparing each of the following types of extemporaneous prescriptions which must be of consistent quality and of varying quantities:

Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook formulations for both adults and children

combined proprietary products

dermatological preparations (simple creams)

modified formulations to remove colours or preservatives

reconstituted products

assist in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions for products in each of the following forms:

creams

drops

gels

liquids

ointments

pastes

powders

use the following range of measuring and mixing equipment to prepare each of the above:

heating equipment

mixing slabs

mortar and pestle

spatulas and mixing rods

syringes

tweezers

volumetric containers; beakers and measuring cylinders.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

role boundaries and responsibilities of dispensary assistants and pharmacists in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions

circumstances which require and trigger referral to a pharmacist

basic aspects of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Professional Practice Standards – provisions relevant to compounding (extemporaneous dispensing)

organisational procedures for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions:

validation of worksheet content and calculations

calibrating measuring equipment

requirements for pharmacist checks of compounded items

record keeping for compounding, prescription and stock control activities

cleaning and maintenance of compounding area

personal hygiene

waste disposal

common terms and abbreviations used in prescription writing as detailed in the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook (APF) of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

properties and characteristics of:

drops

creams

gels

liquids

ointments

pastes

powders

pharmaceutical raw materials:

forms

quality or grades

strengths

storage conditions for optimum quality

methods to measure liquids, including accurate reading of meniscus

mixing techniques to achieve even distribution of ingredients, including levigation

layout of compounding and storage areas:

arrangement of measuring and other equipment

grouping and positioning of pharmaceutical raw materials

equipment used to prepare extemporaneous prescriptions:

essential features and functions

care and storage requirements

calibration schedules

safe operational practices

cleaning and disinfecting techniques and products used for:

compounding work areas and work bench surfaces

compounding equipment

effective cleaning of water based ingredients

effective cleaning of oil based ingredients

role, use and basic content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content:

for work health and safety purposes

for environmental protection purposes

workplace hazards, associated health and safety risks and safe work practices for:

using sharp equipment

handling hazardous substances; both, pharmaceutical raw materials and cleaning products

types and correct use of personal protection equipment for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions

the meaning of a range of chemical hazard codes and symbols

personal hygiene practices to avoid contamination of pharmaceutical raw materials and compounded items

environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous waste:

pharmaceutical raw materials

cleaning products

pharmaceutical sharps

features and functions of dispensary and stock control software specifically for:

recording extemporaneous prescription and compounding information

recording stock levels.