Transfer medication

Description

Transfer medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes using aseptic techniques.

Alternative labels

relocate medication
safely transfer medication
transfer medications
transfer medication using aseptic techniques

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Transfer medication is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Pharmacy technician: Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, check incoming goods, control stock, handle and store pharmaceuticals properly. Where permitted by national rules, they dispense medication and provide advice on their appropriate use.
Pharmacy assistant: Pharmacy assistants perform general duties, such as stock management, serving at the cash desk, or performing administrative duties. They deal with the inventory within the pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Optional skill

Transfer medication is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Transfer medication – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022