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Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine

Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHER606C
State Code
D8276
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
061901 - Naturopathy
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
90
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and dispense western herbal medicines according to a script prepared by a western herbal medicine practitioner
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise common herbs for use in individual prescriptions
  • 1.1 Identify common herbs in natural and processed forms
  • 1.2 Identify common herbs in their dried form
  • 1.3 Source herbs through a reliable supplier
2. Prepare herbal medicines
  • 2.1 Identify and prepare pharmaceutical ingredients and equipment
  • 2.2 Prepare medicine according to the guidelines and methodology of herbal medicine
  • 2.3 Prepare medicine according to clinic guidelines
  • 2.4 Take care to prevent contamination of or by the medicine
  • 2.5 Label and store medicine correctly
3. Dispense the medicine
  • 3.1 Identify and prepare dispensing ingredients and equipment
  • 3.2 Dispense the required herbal medicine in the form and quantity stipulated by the prescription/order
  • 3.3 Take care to prevent contamination of or by the medicine
  • 3.4 Label medicine correctly
  • 3.5 Provide instructions for taking the medicine to the client
  • 3.6 Identify and explain factors which have an effect on storage
  • 3.7 Dispense medicine according to clinic guidelines
  • 3.8 Respond appropriately to client feedback and complaints
4. Control stock
  • 4.1 Obtain required materials from acceptable sources
  • 4.2 Keep the pharmacy well stocked according to clinic guidelines
  • 4.3 Identify factors which have an effect on storage
  • 4.4 Store materials according to clinic guidelines
  • 4.5 Maintain an alcohol register according to State regulations
5. Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Record workplace information in the appropriate format
  • 5.2 Label materials correctly
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C5035 HLTHER6A Prepare and dispense Western Herbal Medicine Unit of competency
C9282 HLTHER606B Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD163 HLTHER606D Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine Unit of competency
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