Assist Clients with Medication Training

HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication

The Assist Clients with Medication Training course gives participants the skills and knowledge required to safely support clients with medication in aged care, disability support, community care and other health services. Furthermore, participants learn how to assist people with self-administering medication, complete medication documentation and follow workplace procedures.

In addition, students develop an understanding of different medication types, administration methods and commonly used prescribed and over-the-counter medications. As a result, participants gain practical skills that support safe medication management in a wide range of care environments.

Please note: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recommends Medication Management training is refreshed annually. Therefore, workers should keep their knowledge current with policies, procedures and safe medication support techniques.

What You Will Learn

• Support clients to self-administer medication safely
• Recognise different medication forms and administration methods
• Understand prescribed and over-the-counter medications
• Complete medication administration documentation
• Follow workplace policies and legal requirements
• Apply safe medication management practices

Consequently, participants build the confidence to support medication routines safely and accurately.

Medication Administration Skills

Throughout this course, participants complete practical medication administration scenarios using a range of medication types. Additionally, these scenarios help students apply workplace procedures in a practical setting.

• Assist with asthma medication
• Assist with anaphylaxis medication
• Support PRN liquid paracetamol administration
• Administer eye drops
• Assist with tablet medication
• Complete medication administration records

Workplace Compliance

This course follows Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, workplace policies, industry codes of practice and health care standards. Therefore, participants learn medication support practices that align with workplace compliance requirements.

Unit Being Delivered

The following unit will be included on your certificate:

• HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication

The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

To view full unit details, please visit www.training.gov.au.

Course Delivery

We deliver this course online with workplace assessment or at an Emcare WA Pty Ltd training facility. Alternatively, workplace groups may arrange training to suit their operational needs.

Course Duration

• Online pre-course learning
• 120-minute face-to-face practical assessment session

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capability to use appropriate equipment, posture and handling techniques while assisting with medication administration. Before enrolling, participants should ensure they can safely complete all practical assessment activities.

Work Placement Arrangements

No work placement is required as part of this course.

Learner Rights, Responsibilities and Support

Please note that enrolment into this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Before enrolling, please refer to the Student Handbook for learner rights, responsibilities, complaints and appeals.

Course Fees and Payments

• Please refer to our booking calendar for current course fees.
• Refund and fee protection policy: Refer to the Student Handbook.
• Payment terms: Individual participants pay upfront. However, group booking terms are arranged by agreement.

Refund, Non-Attendance, Deferral and Cancellation Policy

Please read the Deferral and Cancellation Policy for refund, non-attendance, deferral and cancellation information.

Assessment Requirements

Participants must complete both written and practical assessment activities. Additionally, each activity helps confirm that students can apply safe medication support procedures in realistic care situations.

Practical Scenarios

• Scenario 1 – Assist with asthma medication
• Scenario 2 – Assist with anaphylaxis medication
• Scenario 3 – Assist with PRN liquid paracetamol
• Scenario 4 – Administer eye drops
• Scenario 5 – Assist with tablet medication

Documentation

• Medication Administration Forms
• Incident Report Forms

Theory Assessment

The written assessment consists of multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Students must complete all assessment questions.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate does not require renewal. However, NDIS recommends refreshing Medication Management training annually to stay current with policies and procedures.

Related Health Courses

• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009)
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Course

Likewise, these related courses help build a stronger foundation in healthcare support, emergency response and workplace safety.

Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 delivers training and assessment through EMCARE.