Assist Clients with Medication

Assist Clients with Medication HLTHPS006

The course applies to individuals working in the health and community services sectors such as Aged Care Workers, Community Care Workers, Disability Support Workers, Personal Care Workers and Respite Care Workers who wish to develop the knowledge and skills in supporting people to self-administer medication and complete medication documentation, according to the relevant Federal and state/territory legislation, regulations, codes or practice and workplace policies and procedures.

Students will also develop an understanding of the various forms of medication, the different modes medication can be administered as well as the characteristics of several commonly used medications, including both prescribed and over the counter medication. In addition, students will assist with providing medication using at least five (5) different types of medications and at least three (3) different modes of administration as well as complete associated medication documentation.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recommends Medication Management training is refreshed annually to stay current with policies, procedures and techniques

Code	HLTHPS006
Course Title	Assist Client with Medication
Mode of Delivery	e-Learning plus face-to-face classroom training and assessment
Duration	This is a blended course with self-paced online learning and face-to-face training. Face to face class 3 hours
Assessment	Written, practical and scenario-based assessment
Age Requirements	Minimum age is 14 Years, under 18 with parental consent.

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HLTHPS006 - Assist Client with Medication

What You’ll Learn ?

This course provides essential skills for safely assisting with medication in care settings. You will learn to:

Identify different types and forms of medication, including prescribed and over-the-counter
Understand various methods of medication administration
Assist with medication using at least five types and three methods of administration
Legal and ethical responsibility in medication management
The role of support worker in medication awareness
Safe handling, storge, and communication with clients and professionals
Managing risks, adverse reactions, and promoting client dignity and autonomy
Accurately complete documentation, including Incident Reports and Medication Administration Forms

Course Content

Entry Requirement: An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).

Assessment Requirement: Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Administering PRN (As Needed) Liquid

Assisting with Oral Tablets

Assisting with eye drops

Supporting Medication Management for Asthma

Student Hand Book and Assessment Activities

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities: The student will complete five practical scenarios covering assistance with medication for asthma, anaphylaxis, PRN liquid paracetamol, eye drops, and tablets. They must also complete required documentation, including Incident Report Forms and Medication Administration Forms, and a theory assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

Core Skills

Code:	HLTHPS006
Learning	can learn and remember steps for safely helping someone take their medicine, and know when to ask for further advice.
Reading	can read and understand labels, instructions, or charts that show how and when medication should be taken.
Writing	can write simple notes or fill in records to keep track of medication that’s been given or when a patient refuses it.
Oral Communication	can ask and answer questions clearly to make sure I understand how to help someone with their medication.
Numeracy	can use basic maths to check times, doses, or the number of tablets that need to be given.

Frequently Asked Question

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A training program designed to teach individuals how to assist clients in the safe administration of medication, while covering relevant legal, ethical, and practical guidelines.

This course is ideal for healthcare assistants, carers, support workers, or anyone responsible for assisting clients with their medications in a clinical or aged care setting.

The course covers topics like medication types, administration procedures, safe handling, legal considerations, side effects, and emergency responses to medication errors or adverse reactions.

The course covers common medication types, such as oral medications, topical treatments, subcutaneous injections, and more. However, specific drug classes may vary

The course is a combination of online learning (self-paced) followed by 3 hours of face-to-face training for practical skills and assessments

Yes, you can receive your certificate on the same day as long as you have completed the online learning, passed the face-to-face assessment, and your USI (Unique Student Identifier) has been successfully verified.