HLT40512 - Certificate IV in Hospital-Health Services Pharmacy Support
Certificate IV in Hospital-Health Services Pharmacy Support
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of technical functions under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or community setting. This may include pharmacies that are located outside of health services but supply medicines and products to hospitals and other health services. These workers may also have the role of coordinating the work of pharmacy assistants or aides. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Hospital pharmacy technician
Senior pharmacy technician
Pharmacy technician
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
9 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
Core units
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTHIR402D Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTPH408A Conduct small scale compounding and labelling of pharmaceutical products
HLTPH409A Conduct small-scale compounding and labelling of aseptic pharmaceutical products
HLTPH411A Provide assistance in dispensary administration
HLTPH418A Support pharmacists by collecting information for clients and other health professionals
HLTPH419A Support pharmacists in the collection and presentation of workplace data and information
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
The following grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups.
To gain entry into HLT40507 Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support a candidate must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:
