Support Clients with Medication Skill Set
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to assist clients with medication and to complete medication documentation.
It also teaches how to support clients in self-administering their medication.
Study Mode On campus.
This unit will be delivered at different locations over a period of three days.
For Karratha Students, the unit will be delivered over two days at TAFE, and the one day work placement will be at Yaandina Community Services in Roebourne.
For Port Hedland students, the unit will be delivered over two days at TAFE South Hedland campus. The one day work placement will be at Karlarra House Aged Care Facility, also located in South Hedland.
You will gain skills in:
- Interpreting and applying current legislation & regulations
- Understanding the Poisons schedule
- Determining the various roles, responsibilities, and lines of authority
- Identifying medications and their associated routes
- Identify and describe medication terminology
- Identifying and managing medication contingencies
- Identifying and administering various routes of administration
- Identifying regular medications and as required medication
Participants will receive a Statement of Attainment on successful completion.
Unit:
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication (release 3)
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
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Delivery location, important dates and study options
This course is currently undergoing scheduling to meet community demand. Course dates, locations and study modes will be available shortly. Please check back soon, complete the course enquiry form below or contact our Client Services Team for more information.