FIELD HEALTH
Review of Pharmacy Services unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Pharmacy |
Pharmacy Services |
9641-9643, 9645-9655, 9657 |
The Pharmacy Industry Training Organisation (PITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published April 2007
Planned review date December 2012
Summary of review and consultation process
These unit standards have been reviewed as part of a wider review involving the Pharmacy qualifications. Since previous versions were registered there have been changes in legislation and industry practice. The review involved consultation with industry and providers, including a formal industry survey conducted in 2004, and a review of the unit standards' technical quality. Final changes were made by an Industry Working Group representing industry sectors and other stakeholders. The Working Group recommendations were endorsed by PITO's Qualifications Advisory Group.
In the process of reviewing qualification requirements, and in addition to replacement unit standards, 12 new unit standards were developed and these are listed at the end of this report.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Unit standard 9648 has been replaced by unit standards 23654 and 23655
· Unit standard 9650 has been replaced by unit standard 23656
· Unit standard 9652 has been replaced by unit standards 23657-23671 to ensure specific coverage and assessment of the range of subject matter that was previously encompassed in unit standard 9652
· Unit standards 9643, 9651, 9653-9655, and 9657 have had their credits reduced
· Unit standard 9649 has had its credits increased
· All category B reviewed unit standards have had changes of title
· Special notes have been extensively reworked in terms of - the need for effective communication skills; requirements for work-based evidence; legislation, codes, and standards; ranges; definitions; compliance, restrictions, and in-house access to references
· Elements and performance criteria have been extensively reworked in terms of content and structure to reflect current knowledge, skills, and compliance requirements.
Unit standards categorised as category C expire at the end of December 2009.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
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Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
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Nature of accreditation |
Id |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Id |
Level |
|
Standard |
9650 |
3 |
Standard |
23656 |
2 |
|
Standard |
9652 |
5 |
Standards |
23658 |
4 |
|
23657, 23659-23671 |
5 | ||||
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
In the following table, qualifications that contain unit standards in both categories are identified, with the items that generated the Affected status in bold.
The following PITO qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and are currently being reviewed.
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Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
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National Certificate in Pharmacy (Assistant) (Level 3) [Ref: 0469] |
9641, 9643, 9645, 9646, 9650, 9653-9655, 9657 |
|
National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) (Level 5) with strands in Hospital, and Community [Ref: 0423] |
9642, 9643, 9645-9647, 9648, 9649, 9651-9655, 9657 |
Summary of main changes
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
| |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id | |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced | |
Subfield Pharmacy
Domain Pharmacy Services
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
9641 |
Apply legislation, codes, standards to the supply of products and services as a pharmacy assistant Apply legislation, codes, and standards to the supply of products and services as a pharmacy assistant |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
9642 |
Apply legislation, codes, standards to the supply of products and services as a pharmacy technician Apply legislation, codes, and standards to the supply of products and services as a pharmacy technician |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
9643 |
Assist clients to select products to treat minor ailments and health-related products in pharmacy Advise pharmacy clients on treatment of minor health disorders |
3 |
20
15 |
B |
|
9645 |
Advise clients on home health care available in pharmacy Advise pharmacy clients on personal health care and products to maintain optimal health |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
9646 |
Advise clients on optical products available in pharmacy Advise pharmacy clients on eye-care products |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
9647 |
Compound non-sterile products under supervision Compound non-aseptic pharmaceutical products under the supervision of a pharmacist |
5 |
8 |
B |
|
9648 23654
23655 |
Dispense sterile products under supervision Compound aseptic pharmaceutical products under the supervision of a pharmacist Compound cytotoxic pharmaceutical products under the supervision of a pharmacist |
5 5
5 |
10 5
5 |
C |
|
9649 |
Process prescriptions and pharmaceutical orders under supervision Dispense prescriptions and pharmaceutical orders under supervision |
5 |
15
20 |
B |
|
9650
23656 |
Apply procedures for handling potentially hazardous goods as a pharmacy assistant Demonstrate knowledge of procedures for handling hazardous substances in the pharmacy |
3
2 |
2
2 |
C |
|
9651 |
Apply procedures for handling potentially hazardous goods as a pharmacy technician Apply procedures for handling hazardous substances as a pharmacy technician |
4
3 |
4
2 |
B |
|
9652
23657
23658
23659
23660
23661
23662
23663
23664
23665
23666
23667
23668
23669
23670
23671 |
Assist clients to obtain optimal benefit from dispensed medicines Provide advice on the use of dispensed medicines as a pharmacy technician Demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical dose forms and accessories Demonstrate knowledge of human endocrine system, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge of human cardiovascular system, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge of human digestive system, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge of human musculoskeletal system, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge of human respiratory system, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge of human integumentary system, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge of human nervous system, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge of human eye and ear, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge of human reproductive system, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge of human urinary system, disorders, and pharmacology Demonstrate knowledge, as a pharmacy technician, of pathogens, infections, and anti-infective therapy Demonstrate knowledge, as a pharmacy technician, of human malignant disease and chemotherapy Demonstrate knowledge, as a pharmacy technician, of human immune system, disorders, and immunotherapy |
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5 |
25
3
2
3
7
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
3 |
C |
|
9653 |
Advise pharmacy clients on nutritional and dietary requirements Advise pharmacy clients on nutritional and dietary requirements for optimal health |
3 |
5
2
|
B |
|
9654 |
Assist in the management of sporting injuries presenting in pharmacy Advise pharmacy clients on the treatment and prevention of minor injuries |
3 |
5
2 |
B |
|
9655 |
Assist in the management of minor wounds presenting in pharmacy Advise pharmacy clients on the management of minor wounds |
3 |
5
2 |
B |
|
9657 |
Assist pharmacy clients to manage infectious and parasitic diseases Advise pharmacy clients on the management of infectious diseases and parasitic conditions |
3 |
5
3 |
B |
|
23672 |
Demonstrate knowledge, as a pharmacy technician of drug dosing, action, adverse effects, and misuse and dependence |
4 |
5 |
New |
|
23673 |
Demonstrate knowledge of human nutrition and nutritional states as a pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician |
2 |
2 |
New |
|
23674 |
Provide written and oral advice as a pharmacy assistant |
2 |
3 |
New |
|
23675 |
Provide written and oral advice as a pharmacy technician |
3 |
3 |
New |
|
23676 |
Manage stock within a pharmacy as a pharmacy technician |
4 |
2 |
New |
|
23677 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and carry out, ward medicine management |
5 |
4 |
New |
|
23678 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply procedures for, repacking as a pharmacy technician |
4 |
3 |
New |
|
23679 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply pharmacy procedures for, compliance packaging |
5 |
2 |
New |
|
23680 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply procedures for, patient medicine discharge |
3 |
2 |
New |
|
23681 |
Demonstrate professionalism as a pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician |
3 |
5 |
New |
|
23682 |
Make conversions and perform calculations for compounding and dispensing as a pharmacy technician |
4 |
3 |
New |
|
23683 |
Demonstrate knowledge, as a pharmacy technician, of parenteral nutrition |
5 |
4 |
New |