HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication is a nationally recognised short course designed for support workers, aged care staff, disability carers, and community care worker.
HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication is a nationally recognised short course designed for support workers, aged care staff, disability carers, and community care workers. This course provides the practical skills and knowledge required to safely assist clients with medications in line with care plans, workplace procedures, and Australian healthcare standards.
You will learn medication safety procedures, dose administration aids, documentation requirements, infection control, and how to respond to medication-related concerns within your scope of practice.
Prepare for safe medication assistance using care plans and charts
Apply the seven rights of medication assistance
Support clients with oral, topical, and inhaled medications
Complete medication records and documentation accurately
Recognise side effects and adverse reactions
Manage missed doses and medication contingencies safely
Communicate medication concerns with healthcare professionals
Follow infection control and safe handling procedures
Legal and ethical responsibilities in medication assistance
Understanding medications, labels, and dose aids
Safe medication assistance procedures
Documentation and communication requirements
Managing adverse reactions and contingencies
Hands-on medication assistance assessment and simulations
Assist NDIS clients with medication support and personal care.
Support elderly clients with medication assistance in care settings.
Provide medication support in home care and community services.
Deliver in-home care and medication assistance to clients.
Support residents with medication routines in supported accommodation.
Assessment Type Details Knowledge Assessment Written questions covering medication safety and procedures Practical Assessment Demonstrate medication assistance skills in simulated scenarios Documentation Tasks Complete medication administration records accurately Scenario Response Respond appropriately to medication contingencies
On successful completion of the course, students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication issued through a partner Registered Training Organisation.
Yes, online theory must be completed before the workshop.
Yes, group workplace training is available.
Approximately 3–5 hours.
Many employers require refresher training every 2–3 years.
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