HLTPHA031 — Apply knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders to dispense medication

1 Identify medication required to treat musculoskeletal disorders.

• 1.1Identify the musculoskeletal disorders being treated.
• 1.2Identify the factors that lead to the successful medicinal treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
• 1.3Consult authorised personnel to verify the successful medicinal treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

2 Prepare appropriate medication to treat musculoskeletal disorders to dispense to patients.

• 2.1Identify the appropriate musculoskeletal disorder medication to be dispensed to patients in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, guidelines and symbols.
• 2.2Confirm medication 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 medication used to treat musculoskeletal disorders.

• 3.1Use communication techniques, in accordance with ethical codes of conduct to explain the uses and limitations of musculoskeletal disorders 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.

What does an assessment tool for HLTPHA031 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTPHA031 needs to address all 50 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 31 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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