Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: Common causes of variation and corrective action required Equipment and instrumentation components, purpose and operation Factors that affect homœopathic medicines in preparation and storage Homœopathic medicine dispensing principles and methods Homœopathic medicine preparation from source materials Homœopathic pharmacy Hygiene standards Legal requirements relating to the prescription of medicines, therapeutic goods administration, work health and safety (WHS), labeling, restricted substances, principles of manufacturing, testing of homœopathic products, quality control procedures Methods of administration for homœopathic medicines WHS hazards and controls Quality characteristics to be achieved Raw materials segregation purpose and requirements Recording requirements and procedures The derivation of materia medica data from provings, clinical and toxicological sources The effect that incorrect dispensing process can have on the end product The non-medicinal ingredients used in the preparation of homœopathic medicines The preparation of dispensing alcohol The quality and various strengths of alcohol used in preparation and dispensing Waste handling requirements and procedures |