Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
HLT37115
AWK9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of pharmacy technicians and assistants who provide a range of assistance to pharmacists in hospital and community health settings. 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:
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ93 | HLTPHA003 | Assist with dispensing of prescriptions and medication orders | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVA32 | HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUK35 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ97 | HLTPHA001 | Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ96 | HLTPHA004 | Order, maintain and distribute pharmaceutical stock | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ94 | HLTPHA002 | Pack pharmaceutical products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG738 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVB19 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM43 | BSBMED305 | Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AUI54 | BSBFLM312 | Contribute to team effectiveness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUI53 | BSBITU202 | Create and use spreadsheets | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ68 | BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH34 | BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUL02 | BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J056 | HLT31412 | Certificate III in Hospital-Health Services Pharmacy Support | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BID4 | HLT37121 | Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support | Qualification |
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