Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
HLT47121
BID1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of pharmacy technicians who work 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.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 240 hours of work in a hospital or health services pharmacy setting in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this Qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty-one (21) units must be completed:- Thirteen (13) core units
- Eight (8) elective units, consisting of:
- At least three (3) units from those units listed under Groups A, B, or C
- Up to five (5) units from the electives listed below.
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support. Electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation, as outlined below.
Packaging for each specialisation:
- All Group A electives with the remaining 5 units from either Groups B, C or D must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (Compounding).
- All Group B electives with the remaining 6 units from either Groups A, C or D must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (Clinical Support).
- All Group C electives with the remaining 5 units from either Groups A, B or D must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (Leadership).
Where two specialisations are completed award of the qualification would read Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (Compounding, Clinical Support) or Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (Compounding, Leadership) or Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (Clinical Support, Leadership).
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All thirteen (13) units must be completed.
2. Group A: COMPOUNDING specialisation
All Group A electives with the remaining five (5) units from either Groups B, C or D must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (Compounding).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODX76 | FBPPHM3020 | Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEI43 | HLTPHA016 | Conduct small-scale compounding and labelling of aseptic pharmaceutical products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEI49 | HLTPHA014 | Conduct small-scale compounding and labelling of pharmaceutical products | 55 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: CLINICAL SUPPORT specialisation
All Group B electives with the remaining six (6) units from either Groups A, C or D must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (Clinical Support).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI37 | HLTPHA017 | Support pharmacist's communication with patients and other health professionals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEI35 | HLTPHA018 | Support pharmacists in the collection and presentation of workplace data and information | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: LEADERSHIP specialisation
All Group C electives with the remaining five (5) units from either Groups A, B or D must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (Leadership).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI58 | HLTPHA019 | Coordinate communication processes in a hospital or health services pharmacy setting | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCF90 | BSBHRM415 | Coordinate recruitment and onboarding | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCE26 | BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement | 35 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Other Electives
Up to five (5) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWL9 | HLT47115 | Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
have achieved the HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
or
have achieved the HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
or
have a minimum of one year of industry employment experience as a hospital or health services pharmacy assistant/technician, in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described within the HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support or HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support qualifications
or
have a minimum of one year of industry employment experience as a community pharmacy assistant/technician, in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described within the SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy qualification.
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