Medication Refresher

Course details

This refresher workshop describes the knowledge and skills required by care or support workers to assist clients with medication it addresses the provision of physical assistance or supporting clients with self-medication in response to an assessed need for assistance with medication in accordance with the health/support/ care plan and jurisdictional requirements.

It may involve distribution and administration of prescribed and over the counter medications within a residential care facility, or in a home or community setting. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session the participants will have been provided with knowledge and a demonstration on:

• How to identify and prepare clients for administration of medication
• How to prepare prescribed medications such as:
  • oral, liquids, topical, eye, patch and inhaler
• Understanding of documentation requirements
• Compliance with organisations procedures for handling a range of possible contingencies

Entry & eligibility requirements

This is refresher training. All students must have previous knowledge and skills associated with the principles of Medication and work-related tasks.

To be eligible, you must:

• Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan);
• Be at least 18 years of age

Certification

A certificate of participation confirming the learning outcomes will be provided to each learner.

Book this course!

Please contact us on 1300 411 371 or via training@amanaliving.com.au to book your course today.

Sessions run from 9.00 am - 1.00 pm