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Introduction to Community Pharmacy

Introduction to Community Pharmacy

Skill set
National Code
SIRSS00030
State Code
AE327
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
National Code
SIR30116
State Code
AZZ9
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
21/10/2020
Current Release Date
21/10/2020
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
19/10/2021
Nominal Hours
175
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 21/10/2020 Current Approved
Description
As set of skills for individuals to commence work as a pharmacy assistant engaging with customers and completing sales in a community pharmacy.
Pathway Information
Achievement of the Units of Competency in this Skill Set may provide credit towards a range of Community Pharmacy qualifications in the SIR Retail Services Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this Skill Set at the time of publication. However, pharmacy assistants must comply with federal, state and territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3).
Additionally, SIRCIND002 Support and supply Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines must be completed by any Pharmacy Assistant working in a QC2020/QCPP Accredited Pharmacy.
Target Group
This Skill Set is for individuals who are working as pharmacy assistants in community pharmacy workplaces, who work under direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These Units of Competency provide a set of skills for working as a pharmacy assistant in a community pharmacy.
General notes
No information