Assist in dispensary administration

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTPH414B, 'Assist in dispensary administration'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assist in dispensary administration' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Apply basic drug knowledge

1.1 Work with an understanding of the major drug groups

1.2 Work with a basic understanding of drugs in each group and their expected effects, including adverse effects

1.3 Work with an understanding of drug-drug interactions and incompatibilities

1.4 Store and locate drugs according to legal and product specific requirements

1.5 Use common medication form abbreviations

2. Perform dispensing administration tasks

2.1 Complete tasks using dispensary administrative systems according to organisation procedures, regulatory requirements and legislation

2.2 Use barcode technology for the dispensing process in line with local Pharmacy Board guidelines

2.3 Enter dispensing data accurately into dispensary information system in accordance with Commonwealth, State and/or Territory legislation

2.4 Confirm accuracy of client details and dispensing data entered

2.5 Confirm approval or authority numbers for medicines requiring approval

2.6 Create and maintain client medication profile for clients using prescription, pharmacist only medicines and/or other medications

3. Maintain dispensary information

3.1 Update dispensary system information as required

3.2 Back up dispensary system information to ensure secure data, and according to organisation protocols

3.3 Extract data (clinical and financial) required for reporting and claiming systems

3.4 Inform relevant pharmacist of changes to the data stored in the dispensary information system

3.5 Confidentiality of dispensary information is maintained


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTPH414B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT40507 - Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support