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Apply knowledge of medications used to provide analgesia

Apply knowledge of medications used to provide analgesia

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPHA030
State Code
OEI29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2023
Field of Education
060501 - Pharmacy
Original Release Date
15/06/2023
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to recognise the main medications and their actions in providing analgesia.This unit applies to hospital or health services pharmacy assistants and technicians working under the supervision of an authorised person.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify medication required to manage pain.
  • 1.1. Identify the cause of pain.
  • 1.2. Identify the factors that lead to the successful management of pain.
  • 1.3. Consult authorised personnel to verify the optimal use of analgesics.
2. Prepare appropriate analgesics to dispense to patients.
  • 2.1. Identify the appropriate analgesics to be dispensed to patients.
  • 2.2. Confirm medication to be dispensed to the patient with an authorised person and prepare as directed.
3. Provide appropriate information to patients on the correct use of the analgesics.
  • 3.1. Use communication techniques, in accordance with ethical codes of conduct to explain the uses and limitations of analgesics to patients.
  • 3.2. State the dosage that has been prescribed.
  • 3.3. Explain the steps required to ingest and apply the prescribed medication.
  • 3.4. Explain the route for administering the medication.
  • 3.5. Explain the storage requirements of the medication and how to dispose of used or remaining unused portion of the medication.
  • 3.6 Identify the signs which would warrant referral to an authorised person when required.
  • 3.7. Utilise appropriate techniques to confirm patient understanding of the uses and actions of the medication.
  • 3.8. Identify patients having difficulty using, taking and actuating their prescribed medication and provide further assistance or refer the patient if required.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BID1 HLT47121 Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support Qualification