Observing laboratory protocols is covered by which competency?

Observing laboratory protocols is encompassed by the competency of performing good laboratory practices. This competency includes adhering to established protocols to ensure safety, accuracy, and efficiency within the laboratory environment. Good laboratory practices involve understanding and following guidelines related to equipment usage, sample handling, waste disposal, and hygiene standards. By implementing these practices, pharmacy assistants contribute to reliable results and maintain a professional standard that protects both the integrity of the work and the health of individuals involved.

The other options focus on different competencies. Handling and controlling pharmaceutical products involves managing medications correctly, ensuring proper storage, and understanding chemical properties. Monitoring inventory is related to tracking stock levels and maintaining supply chain effectiveness, while arranging and displaying pharmaceutical products pertains more to merchandising and promoting items within the pharmacy setting. Each of these areas has its own importance but does not directly address the observance of laboratory protocols as thoroughly as performing good laboratory practices does.