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HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication

About this course

Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)

Gain the practical knowledge and skills required to safely support clients with their medication needs within aged care, disability, and community settings. This course provides participants with the skills to prepare for and assist with medication administration while following workplace policies, infection control procedures, and legal responsibilities.

Ideal for support workers and healthcare professionals wanting to build confidence and provide safe, person-centred care.

Course Fee $180/participant

Course Details

Course delivery

⏱ Blended Delivery – 4 Hours Includes online learning and face-to-face practical assessment components.

What You'll Learn

- Safe medication assistance practices
- Medication handling and storage requirements
- Medication documentation and reporting
- The six rights of medication administration
- Recognising adverse reactions and concerns
- Legal and ethical responsibilities
- Infection prevention and control principles
- Following workplace procedures and care plans

Practical Skills Covered

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Provide medication assistance to at least 5 different clients according to their care plans
• Assist with at least 5 different medication types
• Use at least 3 different medication administration methods
• Apply workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, including:

  • Checking care plans and confirming details
  • Checking medications, expiry dates, and dosage instructions
  • Confirming client identity
  • Calculating correct dosage
  • Conducting pre- and post-administration checks
  • Cleaning equipment appropriately
  • Safely disposing and storing medications
  • Completing accurate documentation

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