Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:02 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:02 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Maintain medication stocks in a medical practice
Maintain medication stocks in a medical practice
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMAMP404B
HLTMAMP404B
State Code
D8322
D8322
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis competency unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and competently store and maintain medications in a medical practice as directed by the doctor and within legislative requirements
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain medication stocks
- 1.1 Conduct an inventory of medications and order medications as required in line with instructions from medical practitioner
- 1.2 Store medications according to manufacturers' recommendations
- 1.3 Take appropriate action to ensure medications beyond expiry date are not used, in line with practice guidelines
- 1.4 Dispose of medications in accordance with regulatory requirements
- 1.5 Monitor and maintain cold chain
- 1.6 Monitor and update medication stock in the health care practitioner's bag(s) in line with instructions from health care practitioner
2. Maintain documentation as per legislative requirements and practice protocols
- 2.1 Document medications administered accurately and promptly in client record as required under supervision of health care practitioner
- 2.2 Maintain practice log books of medications as per legislative requirements
- 2.3 Maintain accurate documentation of cold chain management
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Health care practitioner is:
Registered Nurse
Medical practitioner/doctor/specialist
Inventory may include medications:
In doctor's bag
In vaccine fridge
In drug cupboards
Pharmaceutical company samples
Emergency equipment and supplies may include:
Crash cart
Defibrillator
Oxygen tank with mask or nasal prongs
Laryngoscope
Endotracheal tubes
Ambu-bag
Emergency medications
IV equipment and fluids
ECG
Syringes and needles
Nebuliser
Instructions may include:
Verbal
Practice Protocols
Written
By phone
Via electronic means
Documentation may include:
Recording information under supervision of the health care practitioner, in client's computerised or physical medical record, immunisations record/card, babybook, etc, including:
date and time of administration
procedure performed
administered by
consent obtained
name of medication
medication strength and form
batch and/or lot number
expiry date
dosage given
details of administration method
site of administration
any adverse reactions
medical assistant's signature, name or initials
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Health care practitioner is:
Registered Nurse
Medical practitioner/doctor/specialist
Inventory may include medications:
In doctor's bag
In vaccine fridge
In drug cupboards
Pharmaceutical company samples
Emergency equipment and supplies may include:
Crash cart
Defibrillator
Oxygen tank with mask or nasal prongs
Laryngoscope
Endotracheal tubes
Ambu-bag
Emergency medications
IV equipment and fluids
ECG
Syringes and needles
Nebuliser
Instructions may include:
Verbal
Practice Protocols
Written
By phone
Via electronic means
Documentation may include:
Recording information under supervision of the health care practitioner, in client's computerised or physical medical record, immunisations record/card, babybook, etc, including:
date and time of administration
procedure performed
administered by
consent obtained
name of medication
medication strength and form
batch and/or lot number
expiry date
dosage given
details of administration method
site of administration
any adverse reactions
medical assistant's signature, name or initials
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit should be assessed holistically with other medical assisting units of competency
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit should be assessed holistically with other medical assisting units of competency
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9328 | HLTMAMP404A | Maintain medication stocks in a medical practice | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA40 | HLTHPS003 | Maintain medication stocks | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J095 | HLT43312 | Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting | Qualification |