Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
HLT47115
AWL9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/12/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of skilled pharmacy technicians who work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or community setting. This may include pharmacies that are located outside of health services but supply medicines and products to hospitals and other health services.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)- ten (10) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- up to four (4) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ95 | HLTPHA005 | Conduct small scale compounding and labelling of pharmaceutical products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ91 | HLTPHA007 | Conduct small-scale compounding and labelling of aseptic pharmaceutical products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG740 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WA872 | TAEDEL402A | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ92 | HLTPHA006 | Provide assistance in dispensary administration | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVB19 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVB48 | CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ90 | HLTPHA008 | Support pharmacist communication with clients and other health professionals | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ89 | HLTPHA009 | Support pharmacists in the collection and presentation of workplace data and information | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J074 | HLT40512 | Certificate IV in Hospital-Health Services Pharmacy Support | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BID1 | HLT47121 | Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support | Qualification |
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