Medication Assist

This course covers the following Unit of Competency from CHC33021 Certificate III Individual Support

• HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication

This short course is aimed at workers in the community and health sector who require a set of skills for assisting clients with administering their medication. Care workers in community, disability and nursing homes will learn the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication, supporting a client to self-administer their medication and complete medication documentation.

Students must have completed Certificate III in Individual Support and working in industry to attend this course. Workplace assessment is required*

NB: Students are required to receive their student workbook and student assessment book.  The assessment book is required to be completed prior to commencement of workshop.

* Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace unless state or territory legislated prevents this occurring with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. The following aspects of the performance evidence must have been demonstrated using simulation prior to demonstration in the workplace/with members of the general public.

One day, non-accredited course on manual handling training course teaches the best practices in manual handling to minimise the risk of accidents and injury.

For some people, moving loads may be a key part of their job. However, many employees can find themselves having to occasionally pick up and manoeuvre heavy loads in virtually any working environment, especially as a Care Workers moving individuals. That’s why manual handling training is so important to ensure that they use the correct techniques whilst being aware of the most serious dangers.

For employers this course can be structured to suit your organisation’s training needs. Please make enquiries and discuss options.