nvq help unit 1

[EW.tech]

hi guys, i am proberly over stressing here but i feel like i've been doing reports for unit 1 forever. I'm neally done now, but stuck on how to cover a few things, can anyone help me please? I'm doing the NPA course.

unit 1 element 3 k35 - factors which cause deterioration of stock: microbial contamination; environmental and storage conditions

unit 1 element 4 k41 - labelling requirments and conventions; properties of container types and when to use.

unit 1 element 4 k43 - chemical and psyical properties of ingredients relevent to formulation and compounding

i'd really appriciate any advice
thank you x

[laura/nottingham]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, But the K criteria don't have to be covered, unless you are not undergoing the tech cert. Thats what my course is like with buttercups.

[welshoney]

Reagarding the K's , you'll be suprised what you can cover...K35 storage of medicines, eg fridge.... out of direct sunlight.... special containers ...original packaging.

K41 clic locks original packs special containers, so can cover both of these with one report. for an example making up an antibiotic, ot a methotrexate Script which then can be used for Unit 4 health and safety.
as for K43 I'd have to take a look at my workbook to see what I used, but hopefully this helps you.

Laura the NVq 3 is different to the buttercups I think

[EW.tech]

thanks for the advice, really gonna help me. I kept reading the k's over and over again and for some reason i just couldn't connect them to my working day.
thanks again x

[welshoney]

that's ok, I used to think they were trick questions but that are not and it's amazing how you can include them into your working days and reports.

[barbaram85]

Hi can anyone tell me how many modules does NPA NVQ3 covers? Im transferring from ADAC, and Ive been told I dont need to do the first 4, I will start on 5th module, is that correct? how many modules are there?

[tinx25388]

Hi can anyone tell me how many modules does NPA NVQ3 covers? Im transferring from ADAC, and Ive been told I dont need to do the first 4, I will start on 5th module, is that correct? how many modules are there?

Thats what I did. There are 18 modules in total, so you will have a "Progression Assessment" and then 14 to do, and 8 evidence units.

[barbaram85]

Hi, thank u for ur help, could u tell me the name of the modules? any advise??

[cassie01]

hi there, hope someone might be able to help on this one. just got my unit 1 back and have to re submit on a couple of items.ielement 1.2 on standards - contra indications. how have you guys handled this one. thought i had a great example but was rejected as a drug interaction not a contraindication. i can't ever remembering seeing one in our pharmacy and i have to give a real example. hope someone can throw some light on this. also are contraceptive pills exempt from VAT as this was rejected too. i thought they were but maybe i am wrong, thanks everyone cassie xx

[johnep]

Finisteride for men only, ie contraindicated for women. Morning after pill for men etc.
johnep