Non-Award
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication. This unit applies to community services and health workers with authority in their state or territory to assist with the administration of medication.
.Students will learn (within their scope of practice):
* How to prepare to assist with medication
* How to prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication
* How to support clients with administration of medication
* How to handle medication contingencies
* How to complete medication distribution and documentation
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited unit HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication.