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Prepare and dispense aromatic medicine

Prepare and dispense aromatic medicine

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTARO606B
State Code
D5780
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
01/08/2011
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and dispense aromatic medicines according to a script prepared by an aromatic medicine practitioner
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise common essential oils and aromatic extracts for use in individual prescriptions
  • 1.1 Identify common essential oils and aromatic extracts in natural and processed forms
  • 1.2 Source essential oils and aromatic extracts through a reliable TGA licensed supplier
2. Prepare aromatic medicines
  • 2.1 Identify and prepare pharmaceutical ingredients and equipment
  • 2.2 Prepare medicine is prepared according to the guidelines and methodology of aromatic medicine
  • 2.3 Prepare medicine according to clinic guidelines
  • 2.4 Take care to prevent contamination of or by the medicine
  • 2.5 Label medicine and store correctly
3. Dispense the medicine
  • 3.1 Identify and prepare dispensing ingredients and equipment
  • 3.2 Obtain client consent for medicinal treatment strategy
  • 3.3 Dispense the required aromatic medicine in the form and quantity stipulated by the prescription/order
  • 3.4 Take care to prevent contamination of or by the medicine
  • 3.5 Label medicine correctly
  • 3.6 Provide instructions for taking the medicine to the client
  • 3.7 Identify and explain factors which have an effect on storage
  • 3.8 Dispense medicine according to clinic guidelines
4. Control stock
  • 4.1 Obtain required materials from acceptable and reputable 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
5. Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Record workplace information in the appropriate format
  • 5.2 Label materialscorrectly
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9088 HLTARO606A Prepare and dispense aromatic medicine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD063 HLTARO606C Prepare and dispense aromatic medicine Unit of competency
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