HLTHPS006
Assist Clients With Medication
- Nationally Recognised Certificate
- Fast Certificate Turnaround
- Experienced and Certified Instructors
- Flexible Learning Options
- Industry Validated
Course Description
The unit HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients With Medication – equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively support clients in managing their medications. This unit is essential for healthcare workers, support staff, and carers in aged care, disability care, and community services, where assisting clients with medication is a routine and critical task.
Throughout the course, participants will learn how to prepare for medication administration, ensure the correct dosage, follow care plans, and provide support while maintaining client safety. The training covers the types of medications, storage and handling procedures, and how to recognise potential side effects or adverse reactions. Emphasis is placed on adhering to legal requirements and workplace policies for medication assistance, as well as ensuring accurate documentation and communication with healthcare professionals.
This unit is ideal for care workers, personal support workers, and anyone responsible for assisting clients with their medication in a supervised capacity.
Upon completing HLTHPS006, participants will be able to confidently assist clients with their medications, ensuring safe administration and compliance with healthcare protocols. This training enhances the quality of care provided, promotes client well-being, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTHPS006
Assist clients with medication
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
- Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
- Numeracy skills to calculate and check correct dosage of medication, expiry dates and client information including basic calculations of ratios and volume
- Reading skills to correctly check and interpret client information and dosage instructions
- Language skills to appropriately greet and converse with clients to explain medication requirements and obtain client consent
Online study options: students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Practical scenarios:
- Scenario 1 – Provide assistance with medication – Asthma
- Scenario 2 – Provide assistance with medication – Anaphylaxis
- Scenario 3 – Provide assistance with medication – PRN Liquid Paracetamol
- Scenario 4 – Provide assistance with medication – Eye Drops
- Scenario 5 – Provide assistance with medication – Tablets
Documentation - The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard:
- Incident Report Forms
- Medication Administration Forms
Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of short answer and multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
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