HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication

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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, 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.

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909.  

• HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication 

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au.

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 example, 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

• Face-to-Face - Full face to face course (minimum of 14 hours); or
• Blended - Online pre-learning, with a face-to-face delivery (minimum of 1 hour).

Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Re-Certification Requirements

No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

More Information

For more information, refer to the following pages:

• https://training.gov.au/training/details/HLTHPS006
• https://statpacksplus.trainingdesk.com.au/courses/100232