Course Name
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Course Cost
$249
Course Delivery
Blended – Self-paced Online Learning + In Person Training
Course Duration
3 Hours (In-person practical & assessment)
Is the course accredited?
Yes
Does the course meet workplace requirements?
Yes
Available Discounts
Group Booking Discounts Available
Medication Administration Course
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively provide medication to patients, complete precise medication documentation, and assist clients in self-administering their medication.
By enrolling in this course, you will acquire a diverse range of critical skills in medication administration. These skills encompass verifying care plans, ensuring accurate medication administration, and mastering the proper utilization and maintenance of medication equipment. Additionally, participants will gain firsthand insight into the compassion and dignity required to excel in Sydney’s dynamic healthcare sector.
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Medication Administration Course Overview:
For an investment of $249, our extensive medication administration course equips students with the essential skills, practical experiences, and in-depth knowledge required for responsible medication handling and administration to clients.
Career Opportunities
First Aid Courses Sydney, a registered training organisation, awards the HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication certification upon successful course completion. You can expect to receive your medication administration certificate within 24 hours of completing the in-person practical training.
With this qualification, you’ll be well-prepared to embark on diverse entry-level healthcare roles, including:
- Healthcare services
- Disability services
- NDIS services
- Community services
- Enrolled or registered nurse
- Personal caregiver
What You'll Learn: Medication Administration Skills & Knowledge
Throughout the medication administration course, you’ll acquire vital knowledge through self-paced online modules. During the practical medication administration training, you’ll master essential real-world skills for safe medication administration. The course concludes with a competency assessment to ensure your proficiency.
- Understanding your responsibilities, including regulations and organisational guidelines for safe medication administration.
- Preparing medication administration while adhering to stringent infection prevention and control protocols.
- Familiarising yourself with various medication terminologies, abbreviations, acronyms, and jargon.
- Identifying different medication types and mastering their specific handling and administration methods.
- Guiding and supporting clients in self-administering medication accurately.
- Complete and accurate documentation of medication, including maintaining a medication log.
- Skillfully using medication facilities and diverse medication equipment.
- Efficiently managing medication schedules to ensure accurate dosages and timings.
- Complying with rigorous workplace health and safety standards.
- Safely storing and replenishing medications as required.
- Establishing effective medication agreements with clients.
- Managing medication contingencies, such as outdated medication or adverse patient reactions, through appropriate recording, reporting, and response.
- Understanding clients’ individual medication needs, and recognizing behavioural or physical changes that might impact their response to medication.
- Carrying out your duties with confidence, compassion, and precision.
- Understanding the principles of the 7 rights of medication administration.
- Properly disposing of medication waste and maintaining cleanliness and organisation of medication equipment.
Course Delivery:
Our medication administration course combines theoretical learning with practical training. Self-paced online modules are followed by a three-hour in-person practical training session. Depending on your pace, you could complete the course in a single day.
- Sydney CBD – Castlereagh Boutique Hotel (Hyde Room), Level 5, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
- Parramatta – Holiday Inn Parramatta, 18-40 Anderson Street, Parramatta
Entry Requirements
There are no academic prerequisites to attend our medication administration course. However, attendees should possess basic literacy and numeracy skills and have the physical capability to interact with clients, operate medication equipment, and appropriately store it after use.
Course Fees
The medication administration course requires a single upfront payment of $249.
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Same Day Certification!
Fully Accredited | Same Day Certificates
When you successfully complete our medication administration training you will receive same day certification. While you can expect to receive the actual, physical certificate within a 24 hour period, you’ll be immediately qualified to utilise what you’ve learned.
