Medication Administration Course
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Course Code and Name
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Course Delivery
Blended Delivery – Online Learning Modules & In-person Training
Course Certificate
Issued within 24 hours of course completion (conditions apply)
Course Cost
$249
Is the course nationally accredited?
Yes
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication provides students from across Australia with the skills,knowledge, and experience that they need to provide their patients medication, complete medication documentation and support clients in self-administering their medication.
When you complete this course you will have learnt a range of important new skills in the realm of medication administration, which includes how to check care plans, how to ensure the right medication is given, and how to use and clean medication equipment. Not to mention, our students will also experience the transcendent levels of compassion and dignity required to work in Australia’s healthcare industry.
This is the perfect course for anyone who is looking to begin a career in healthcare in this country. Existing healthcare professionals seeking professional development opportunities, NDIS providers or carers, or disability workers will also benefit from completing this medication administration course.
This comprehensive medication administration training will help our students in applying for entry level positions in Australia’s health care services, community services, personal caregiver roles, and enrolled or registered nurses.
At First Aid Pro, HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication is always offered as a blended delivery course with a mix of online and hands-on training no matter where you are. Enrol today to start learning crucial skills for medication administration.
Medication Administration Course Overview
For $249, our comprehensive medication administration course equips Australians with the vital skills, essential practical experience, and wide-reaching knowledge required to handle medication and administer it to clients effectively and safely.
Through a blend of at-home and in-person learning you’ll learn how to address medical errors, control and prevent infections, the ins and outs of medication documentation, the use and cleaning of medication equipment such as a webster pack, and much more.
Career Opportunities
First Aid Pro is one of Australia’s leading registered training organisations. Upon the successful completion of your medication administration course you’ll receive the nationally recognised certification – HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Wherever you complete your course, can expect to receive your medication administration certificate within 24 hours of finishing the in-person practical training component.
From there you’ll be in an excellent position to start in any of the following entry-level roles:
- Healthcare services
- Disability services
- NDIS services
- Community services
- Enrolled or registered nurse
- Personal caregiver
Career Opportunities
Through your medication administration course you’ll learn vital knowledge from the self-paced online learning element. During the hands-on medication administration training you’ll receive crucial real-world skills to safely administer medication to clients followed by a competency assessment to cap off your course.
Among the new range of skills you’ll have acquired by the completion of your training course, you will be able to:
- Understand your responsibilities, including regulations and any organisational guidelines behind safely administering medication to clients.
- Prepare the administration of medication by complying with infection prevention and control procedures.
- Understand various medication terminologies, shorthand terms, abbreviations, acronyms, and jargon.
- Be conscious of the different types of medications and the different handling and administration techniques behind each.
- Instruct and support clients in self-administering medication.
- Complete medication documentation and records including but not limited to a medication log.
- Safely use medication facilities and a variety of medication equipment.
- Manage medication schedules to ensure correct dosages are taken at correct times, by the correct person, and in the correct manner
- Comply with Workplace health and safety.
- Safely and correctly store medications when not in use and replenish stock when needed
- Establish a medication agreement with clients.
- Handle medication contingencies such as out of date medication or adverse patient reactions by appropriately recording, reporting, and responding to the event.
- Understand your clients’ specific medication needs, and recognise any behavioural or physical changes which could impact how their medication affects them.
- Carry out your duties with confidence, care, and compassion.
- Understand the 7 rights of medication administration
- Hygienically dispose of medication waste, and clean and store medication equipment.
Course Delivery
In all our locations, the medication administration course is delivered through a blend of theory and practice across self-paced online learning followed by three hours of in-person practical training. Depending on how quickly you complete your self-guided online learning, you can essentially complete your course in a single day. Ultimately how long it takes to complete your training depends on you and your skills.
Course Fees
The medication administration course consists of a single upfront payment of $249.
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Entry Requirements
Regardless of where you attend your medication administration course, there are no prior academic requirements necessary. At the bare minimum, all attendees must possess a basic level of literacy and numeracy, and the physical capacity to interact with any client and provide them with medication, operate medication equipment and to store said equipment correctly before and after use.
Attendees will also require a device with an internet connection to complete the at-home eLearning and theoretical portions of their training.
Same Day Certification
Upon your successful completion of our medication administration training you will receive a same day certification. While you can expect to receive the physical certificate within a 24 hour period, you’ll still be qualified to utilise what you’ve learned.
The immediate validation of your new abilities will increase your confidence in your new knowledge. It also means you will be able to apply for jobs in Australia’s healthcare industry or progress in your career as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upon the completion of this course you’ll be able to safely provide medication to clients or assist them in self-administering medication, complete medication documentation, and store and dispose of medication and related equipment correctly.
While the self-paced theoretical portion of this course is completed online from the comfort of your home, the mandatory practical component must be completed in person with a trainer.
The in-person practical training element takes three hours to complete. However, the online portion is self-paced and can be completed at your own leisure.
With this qualification you’ll be open to join entry-level healthcare positions such as healthcare services, community services, NDIS services, an enrolled or registered nurse, or even a personal caregiver.
As a nationally recognised qualification, HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication can be used anywhere in Australia.
No, there’s no previous academic or practical experience required to apply for this qualification.
Medication administration and first aid are separate disciplines, and so first aid training is not included as part of this course. However, obtaining a first aid qualification as well will afford you the best and widest range of opportunities if you are looking to begin a career in healthcare.
Yes. While this course is a great opportunity for those looking to begin a career in the healthcare industry, it also offers the potential for personal and professional advancement for those who are already employed in this field. Check with your employer, as it may satisfy any professional development activities in your workplace.
