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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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Storage and location requirements may include but is not limited to: | Sequential positioning along shelvesAlphabetical arrangementsControlled substances under specific storage conditionsRefrigeration |
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Prescription validity may include but is not limited to: | Written in ink or computer generated (must have handwritten signature)Life of prescription according to legislative requirementsAdequate written instructions on the dosage regimenComplete client details |
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Prescriptions may be for: | InpatientsOutpatientsExtemporaneous preparations that do not have a fixed formulae, for specific clients, need to be mixed and provided eg dermatological preparation, paediatric formulations |
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Prescription information may include: | HandwrittenElectronically generatedInclude an order by a pharmacist |
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Label presentation may include: | TypedWrittenElectronically generated |
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Medication form and related abbreviations may include but are not limited to: | Tablet - TabCapsule - CapSuspension - SuspDrops - GuttCream - Cr |
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Means of calculation may include: | Using SI system in particular weights, volumes, percentages, weight in weight, weight in volume, volume in volume, volume in weight, parts per million, millimoles, body surface and body weight |
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Prescription discrepancies and/or situations requiring additional assistance may include but are not limited to: | Incomplete or incorrect prescriber and/or client detailsPrescription out of datePrescriptions marked "cancelled" or otherwise such as to indicate that it has been dispensed and completedPrescriptions for a narcotic written by the prescriber for self treatmentQuestionable dosages and administration method for commonly used drugsRequest for excessive quantities |
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Suitable containers may include: | BoxesBottlesCartons |
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