CHCSS00070
Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set
Overview
Who is this for?
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to study the Assist with Medication Skills Set applicants must be:
At least 18 years of age and possess sound written and oral English language skills. All applicants will be required to complete an induction including a Language, literacy and numeracy assessment.
Currently working in Disability/Aged Care Support role where you directly assist people to take medication.
Units of Study
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
Skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body. This unit applies to any worker who needs to use and interpret information that includes references to client anatomy and physiology.HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
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.
Delivery
This skills set will be run over 8 weeks for existing workers with a blend of face-face, Work based Instruction and Assessment, Practical Workshops and self-paced activities.
This course will be run as follows:
Weekly face to face/ practical workshops (3 hours per week)
Workplace Instruction and Assessment
Self-study will be done using learner guides and booklets/online materials monitored through face to face classes.
Assessment
Assessment that you will undertake to complete your course may include:
Online Quiz
Simulated in-class observations/assessment
Work Based Observations
Open Book Exam
Important Information about Assessments:
To be deemed competent in this skill set candidates must provide assistance with medication:
to at least 5 different clients according to their care plans
with at least 5 different types of medications
used at least 3 different modes of administration
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Credit Transfer
You can apply for recognition of prior learning for any learning gained through previous employment or study. You may also apply for any credit transfer on units already completed. Please discuss this further by contacting us on 1300 404 514.
How To Apply
Check your eligibility listed under Entry Requirements.
Request an Enrolment Form and Student Handbook Pack by contacting SET2LEARN on 1300 404 514.
Read the information in your pack carefully and assess your suitability for the course. Feel free to ring us directly with any enquiries you may have.
Set up your Unique Student Identifier (your pack explains what this is and how to set it up).
Complete and send in your Enrolment Forms and Proof of Citizenship Status to SET2LEARN.
All learners will be asked to participate in a Pre-Training Review and complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment or alternatively provide a copy of a Certificate or Statement of Attainment for a Certificate IV qualification or higher. This is to ensure we meet your needs as a learner and you are suitable for the course.
Receive notification of the outcome and confirmation of fees if you are accepted.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Credit Transfer
Full fee for service: $599
A $99 per person deposit is required upon commencement and the balance can be paid by regular fortnightly instalments.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for further information on payments policy.
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