SIRCDIS005 — Assist in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions

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What an assessment for SIRCDIS005 must cover

49 assessable components: 4 elements (25 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 19 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. 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 Prepare for compounding process.

1.1Follow organisational procedures for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions throughout compounding process.
1.2Obtain and interpret compounding worksheet and seek additional direction from pharmacist when clarification needed.
1.3Clean compounding work area to avoid spoilage of pharmaceutical products.
1.4Maintain personal hygiene, handle ingredients, equipment and containers hygienically throughout compounding process to avoid contamination.
1.5Select measuring and mixing equipment of correct type and size for the task.
1.6Safely assemble, ensure cleanliness and check calibration of equipment before use.
1.7Select and use personal protective equipment to avoid personal injury during the compounding process.

2 Select and measure ingredients.

2.1Identify and select required ingredients specified in compounding worksheet.
2.2Sort and safely assemble raw materials according to sequence of compounding processes.
2.3Measure ingredient quantities according to worksheet specifications.

3 Prepare compounded products.

3.1Prepare ingredients by grinding, milling or heating according to worksheet specifications.
3.2Combine ingredients according to worksheet specifications.
3.3Inspect compounded product to confirm quality and adjust according to individual responsibility or refer to pharmacist.
3.4Confirm labelling requirements with pharmacist and prepare accurate and complete labels.
3.5Select dispensing containers specified by pharmacist.
3.6Attach medication, cautionary and advisory labels to containers as directed.
3.7Transfer final compounded product to labelled containers.
3.8Present completed compounded items, prescription and worksheet to pharmacist for verification.
3.9Check pharmacist worksheet calculations and alert pharmacist to any discrepancies.

4 Maintain records and compounding materials.

4.1Record prescription information using appropriate pharmacopoeial name, active ingredient and quantity.
4.2Follow pharmaceutical numerical conventions when recording quantities and units of measurement.
4.3Return unused ingredients to storage and adjust stock records.
4.4Maintain inventory levels of raw materials and consumable equipment.
4.5Monitor storage conditions to ensure product integrity is maintained.
4.6Dispose of waste, especially hazardous substances, according to environmental requirements and organisational waste management procedures.

Performance evidence

interpret and follow compounding worksheets to assist in preparing each of the following types of extemporaneous prescriptions which must be of consistent quality and of varying quantities: - Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook formulations for both adults and children - combined proprietary products - dermatological preparations (simple creams) - modified formulations to remove colours or preservatives - reconstituted products
assist in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions for products in each of the following forms: - creams - drops - gels - liquids - ointments - pastes - powders
use the following range of measuring and mixing equipment to prepare each of the above: - heating equipment - mixing slabs - mortar and pestle - spatulas and mixing rods - syringes - tweezers - volumetric containers; beakers and measuring cylinders

Knowledge evidence

role boundaries and responsibilities of dispensary assistants and pharmacists in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions
circumstances which require and trigger referral to a pharmacist
basic aspects of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Professional Practice Standards – provisions relevant to compounding (extemporaneous dispensing)
organisational procedures for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions: - validation of worksheet content and calculations - calibrating measuring equipment - requirements for pharmacist checks of compounded items - record keeping for compounding, prescription and stock control activities - cleaning and maintenance of compounding area - personal hygiene - waste disposal
common terms and abbreviations used in prescription writing as detailed in the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook (APF) of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
properties and characteristics of: - drops - creams - gels - liquids - ointments - pastes - powders
pharmaceutical raw materials: - forms - quality or grades - strengths - storage conditions for optimum quality
methods to measure liquids, including accurate reading of meniscus
mixing techniques to achieve even distribution of ingredients, including levigation
layout of compounding and storage areas: - arrangement of measuring and other equipment - grouping and positioning of pharmaceutical raw materials
equipment used to prepare extemporaneous prescriptions: - essential features and functions - care and storage requirements - calibration schedules - safe operational practices
cleaning and disinfecting techniques and products used for: - compounding work areas and work bench surfaces - compounding equipment - effective cleaning of water based ingredients - effective cleaning of oil based ingredients
role, use and basic content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content: - for work health and safety purposes - for environmental protection purposes
workplace hazards, associated health and safety risks and safe work practices for: - using sharp equipment - handling hazardous substances; both, pharmaceutical raw materials and cleaning products
types and correct use of personal protection equipment for preparing extemporaneous prescriptions
the meaning of a range of chemical hazard codes and symbols
personal hygiene practices to avoid contamination of pharmaceutical raw materials and compounded items
environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous waste: - pharmaceutical raw materials - cleaning products - pharmaceutical sharps
features and functions of dispensary and stock control software specifically for: - recording extemporaneous prescription and compounding information - recording stock levels

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret familiar and detailed organisational procedures.
Numeracy skills: apply pharmaceutical numerical conventions.

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