Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set

Overview

In response to industry-identified needs Wodonga TAFE is pleased to offer an additional unit of study CHCSS00070 - Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set to add to current qualifications in Aged Care/Individual Support or Disability. This unit defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance, and complete medication documentation. Please note course requirements: Applicants must have completed the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) or an equivalent industry-recognised qualification.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Enrol

Apply online now.

Note: If no course dates are available, please submit your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when the next courses are scheduled. Please register your interest via the online ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when course dates are scheduled.

Duration

4 sessions over 4 weeks (compulsory attendance)

Schedule

• October 10 - 31, 4 Sessions (Thursdays), 9.15am-3.30pm

Requirements

Applicants must have completed the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) or an equivalent industry-recognised qualification.

Assessment

The assessments in this unit comprises several practical demonstrations (simulating workplace activities) and written tasks. Some written tasks must be completed in students’ own time.

Skills developed

- Recognising healthy body systems
- Determining when client support is required for self-administration of medication
- Handling medication safely
- Supporting clients to self-administer medication
- Responding to an individual's reaction to medication
- Understanding and completing documentation appropriately.

Compulsory Units

HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Statement of Attainment

Fees

Government Funded $675.00 (Tuition $675.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $135.00 (Tuition $135.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $900.00 (Tuition $900.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Eligible students may be able to access assistance via the following initiative.

Skills First
The Skills First program is a Victorian Government program that provides access to government subsidies training to eligible individuals for specific courses. If an individual is eligible, the Government will contribute to the cost of the training.

Careers

This skill set adds additional skills for your current career in aged care or equivalent, enabling you to support a person to self-administer medication.

Other Relevant Courses

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) CHC33015; Certificate IV in Disability CHC43115; Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015; Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115.

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.