The Assist Clients with Medication skill set will give you the essential, entry-level skills needed to safely support a client to self-administer medication in various health care settings.
In this introductory course, you will learn basic information about the human body, how to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy bodily functions and use and interpret information that includes references to client anatomy and physiology. You will also discover how to prepare for and provide medication assistance, complete medication documentation, and support clients to self-administer medication.
Completing this skill set will prepare you for work involving providing medication assistance in various community services and healthcare contexts.
Pathways from the course
These units provide credit towards various qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package or HLT Health Training Package at Certificate IV and Diploma level.
Why a skill set?
A skill set is one or more competencies grouped together to give you the skills and knowledge to perform practical tasks.
Face to Face Intensive : Students will be able to access their online learning materials once they finalise their enrolment process and all outstanding fees are paid. Students are expected to attend Intensive sessions and be assessed in the workplace to successfully complete this skill set.
Customised Delivery: This skill set can be customised and delivered to health care and disability organisations on request.
