HLTPHA024 — Apply knowledge of central nervous system disorders to dispense medication

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What an assessment for HLTPHA024 must cover

28 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify medication required to treat central nervous system disorders.

1.1Identify the central nervous system condition being treated.
1.2Identify the factors that lead to the successful medicinal treatment of central nervous system disorders.
1.3Reconcile medication history for patients as per organisational policies and procedures.
1.4Consult authorised personnel to verify the successful medicinal treatment of central nervous system disorders.

2 Prepare appropriate central nervous system medication to dispense to patients.

2.1Identify the appropriate central nervous system medications to be dispensed to patients in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, guidelines and symbols.
2.2Confirm medicine to be dispensed to the patient with an authorised person and prepare as directed.

3 Provide appropriate information to patients on the correct use of analgesic medication.

3.1Use communication techniques, in accordance with ethical codes of conduct to explain the uses and limitations of analgesic medication to patients.
3.2State the dosage that has been prescribed.
3.3Explain the steps required to ingest and apply the prescribed medication.
3.4Explain the route for administering the medication.
3.5Explain the storage requirements of the medication and how to dispose of used or remaining unused portion of the medication.
3.6Identify the signs which would warrant referral to an authorised person when required.
3.7Utilise appropriate techniques to confirm patient understanding of the uses and actions of the medication.
3.8Identify patients having difficulty using, taking and actuating their prescribed medication and provide further assistance or refer the patient if required.

Performance evidence

prepare and dispense central nervous system medication to at least 10 patients on separate occasions, including:
researching and sourcing information
screening, assessing and providing basic medication discharge information and instructions to patients regarding the use of analgesic medications with a focus on dose timing, frequency and timing in relation to food
referral of enquiries outside scope of own practice to the pharmacist
confirmation of medication dispensing with an authorised person
perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of 240 hours of work related to hospital or health services pharmacy support in a clinical workplace environment. These 240 hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours for the purposes of assessment.

Knowledge evidence

understand the foundations of the central nervous system disorders including: common causes of central nervous system disorders; uses and limitations of medication dispensed to patients in the treatment of central nervous system disorders; common adverse reactions of medicines dispensed to patients in the treatment of central nervous system disorders including: pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods to manage adverse effects; conditions or adverse reaction to medication that require referral to a trained health care professional
relevant legislation, regulations and ethical codes relating to medication dispensing.
standard pharmaceutical references, including: Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH); Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary Handbook (APF); Monthly Index of Medical Specialities (MIMS) or AusDI Advanced; Micromedex
relevant National, State or Territory regulatory and legislative requirements
legal responsibilities of providers of health care in relation to confidentiality, patient rights, duty of care and implications of negligence
limitations of own work role including identification and referring of issues outside scope of practice to an authorised person
Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, guidelines and symbols and their relevance to dispensing medication
central nervous system medication: fundamental knowledge of the following disease states: Parkinson’s disease; epilepsy; depression and anxiety; basic pathophysiology; treatment aims; impact of the disease state on everyday living or function; impact of the disease state on medication adherence; the ability to take medication and strategies to mitigate inability to take medication; practical knowledge of medication used to manage Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, depression and anxiety, including: medication and medication classes used; importance of dose timing, frequency and timing in relation to food; different formulations available; impact of food and other medication; medication which require therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM): rationale for TDM; timing of TDM in relation to last dose.

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