HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance, and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication.

This unit applies to community services and health workers with authority in their state or territory to assist with the administration of medication.

This unit may be used as a credit towards other qualifications in the health or community sector.

After completing this course, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Prepare to assist and support clients with administration of medication
• Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication
• Support clients with administration of medication
• Handle medication contingencies
• Complete medication distribution and documentation

There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, but to be eligible, you must:

• Reside in Western Australia
• Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills
• Provide a copy of your passport or photo identification
• Be at least 18 years of age

Prior to undertaking practical placement, you will be required to provide:

• Current National Police Clearance or NDIS Worker Screen Check

Students must be able to follow and recall instructions and information provided by the trainer in English in order to complete all the required course activities for assessment.

The unit of competency standards requires a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment.

Due to the potential risk to health and safety, any worker who does not have the physical ability to meet the competencies standards of assessment will not be issued a Statement of Attainment.

• Duration: One day face-to-face workshop, plus 1-hour workplace observation in a work environment.

• Learning method: Face-to-face workshop, including on-course assessment consisting of written and verbal questioning, workplace practical skills observation.
• Assessment: On-site practical assessment.

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For any questions or further information, feel free to contact us on 1300 492 703 or email training@amanaliving.com.au

Duration: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Course fee is $250 per person

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