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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Pharmaceutical ingredients and equipment may include: | Medicinal substance, which may be of animal, mineral, vegetable, or imponderable sourceLactose powder or globulesMedicating alcoholDistilled waterMortar and pestleMeasuring equipmentSterile containersLabelsProtective clothing |
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Pharmaceutical guidelines and methodology refers to: | Official pharmacopœia, including the homœopathic pharmacopœia of the USA, the UK, Germany and FranceRelevant aphorisms and footnotes in the Organon of Medicine 5th/6th EditionTriturationMacerationSuccussionSerial dilution |
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Dispensing ingredients and equipment may include: | Medicating potencyMedicinal vehicleDispensing alcoholMeasuring equipmentSterile containersLabelsProtective clothing |
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The form of the medicine may include: | PowderGlobulePilluleTabletLiquidCream OintmentPessarySuppository |
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Care is taken to prevent contamination means: | One medicine is in use at one timeMedicines are made and prepared over an impervious surfaceDirect contact with or olfaction of the medicine is avoidedObjects that come in contact with the medicine are thoroughly cleaned or discardedMedicines which come in contact with contaminants are discardedThe work space is well ventilated |
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Clinic guidelines may include: | OHS guidelinesQuality system guidelinesDispensing procedureHygiene and waste guidelinesStock and storage procedures |
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Instructions for taking the homœopathic medicine refer to: | Route of administration, eg oral, olfaction, applicationFrequency of administration - single dose, repeated doses, intervals between dosesAny other instructions specific to the method of administration eg dilution, plussingFactors that may interfere with the homœopathic medicine, eg consumption of coffee, alcohol or tobacco, concurrent use of allopathic medications, dental workThe need to report incidences to the prescribing homœopath |
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Acceptable sources includes: | Australian suppliers listed by the therapeutic goods administration Reputable overseas suppliers Substances collected and prepared from natural sources |
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Labelled correctly means: | According to legislative guidelinesAccording to clinic requirements |
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Factors that may have an effect on the storage include: | Proximity to electromagnetic radiationExposure to heat above 50(CProlonged exposure to sunlightExposure to strong odorous substances, eg perfumes, camphor |
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Workplace information may include: | Details of preparation and dispensing undertakenStock documentationDetails of person(s) conducting preparation and dispensingDispensing information for prescriptions |
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