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Elements and Performance Criteria
Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
There must be evidence that the candidate has:managed the safe administration of medicines by appropriately authorised Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers or practitioners on at least three occasions by:providing clear information on medicines, through accurate interpretation of MIMS and other medication references and resources, such as standing orders, guidelines and Consumer Medicines Informationchecking calculations and measurements of dosages undertaken by other authorised practitionersdocumenting all outcomes of administration of medication in line with own role and medication administeredinitiated treatment involving medication on at least three occasions by:using standard treatment manuals to initiate assessment and treatment, in consultation with an authorised practitionerreferring to the pharmacist regarding medication consulting authorised practitioners’ instructions and orders in regards to dispensing medicationmanaged processes for the ordering, transport, storage and disposal of medication on at least one occasion by:managing relationships with relevant suppliers, pharmacies and hospitalsoverseeing the maintenance of medicines recordsusing checking systems to regularly review out-of-date stock, understocked or other requirements for medicationensuring medication was kept in secured locations and accessed by authorised personnel, according to legislation and organisation procedures and policiesapplying cold chain storage principles where appropriate in the storage of medications.
Knowledge Evidence