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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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Raw materials may include: | Therapeutic agentsAgents considered inactive, that are required for bulking, stabilising, colouring and flavouring the final product |
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Batch numbers can include: | Batch numbers can consist of any combination of numerals and digits as specified in standard operating procedures that can uniquely identify an individual product or batch for recording and identification purposes. |
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Raw materials, manufacturing equipment and packaging devices: | The range of raw materials, manufacturing equipment and packaging devices to be used is specified by the batch/work sheet |
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Equipment and machinery used in manufacturing may be disposable or non-disposable and may include: | BalancesMetersGaugesMeasuresBeakersMixersPumpsSpatulasOintment slabsFiltersExtractorsStillsSyringesNeedlesPestle and mortarAutoclavesGlovesMasksGoggles |
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Compounding may include: | TriturationAggregationGrindingDissolutionMixingEmulsificationSuspension |
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Dose forms may include: | OralTopical |
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Product may include: | Formulary drugs and non-formulary drugs eg clinical trial drugs and special access scheme drugsProducts with the required integrity as well as those whose integrity have been compromised eg damaged, contaminated or deterioratedRoutine handling products and products requiring special handling eg cytotoxics and its spill management, refrigerated and frozen items, light sensitive material and flammables |
Product packing may include: | Bulk containers Client ready units |
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Containers may include: | Bottles (medical and poison)Glass jarsTubesSyringesMiscellaneous individual client unit devices |
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Labels may include: | TypedWrittenElectronically produced |
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Quarantine period | Quarantine period may be defined as time taken to obtain confirmation of suitability of product/batch for human use. |
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Storage conditions may include: | Correct temperatureHumidityLightSecuredVentilatedAmbientIsolatedCorrect storage of hazardous substancesSecure and safe storage for controlled drugs |
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Cleaning methods may include: | WashingSweepingWipingDisinfectingSoakingDe-scaling |
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Special storage conditions may include: | RefrigerationInflammable store |