HLTHPS006- Assist clients with medication
Course Fees $259
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance to a variety of clients and to support a client to self-administer their medication using the relevant mode of administration. It also involves reading, understanding and accurately completing medication documentation such as care plans and medical charts after administration of medication.
Participants will learn about the importance of checking and confirming the care plan and details, client identity, correct medication including expiry dates, dosage instructions, and correct dosage. And conducting pre and post administration client checks, cleaning equipment, disposal and storage of medications according to organisation procedures.
The skills in this course apply to community services and health workers with authority in their state or territory to assist with the administration of medication and must be used in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Course Delivery
This course will be delivered in the workplace or training provider venue.
We are not currently offering this course.
Entry Requirements
Participants must be physically able to work effectively with clients, use administration equipment and resources to provide assistance to administer placebo medication to clients and store equipment after use.
Online study options:
Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. The Online delivery with face to face Practical assessment delivery mode includes video assessment questions. Occasionally the student will be required to make a video of themselves, either verbally explaining or demonstrating the required assessment outcome. If you do not wish to complete video assessment questions, please consider an alternative mode of delivery (for e.g. a blended or full face to face course).
Pre-course study:
Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.
Course Duration
- Online with face to face 4 hours (minimum)
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.
What Happens At The Course
Learning Activities
Delivery of course information and learning activities.
Assessment Activities
Practical scenarios
- Scenario 1 – Provide assistance with medication – Asthma
- Scenario 2 – Provide assistance with medication – Anaphylaxis
- Scenario 3 – Provide assistance with medication – PRN Liquid Paracetamol
- Scenario 4 – Provide assistance with medication – Eye Drops
- Scenario 5 – Provide assistance with medication – Tablets
Documentation – The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard
- Incident Report Forms
- Medication Administration Forms
Documentation – The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard
Certificate Renewal Requirements
No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
Course Fees And Payments
- Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.
- Please read terms and conditions prior to booking
- Individual booking cost $259
Work Placement Arrangements
No work placement will be required as part of this course.
Learners Rights, Responsibilities And Support
Please refer to the student handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities.