HLTHPS006
$150
Learn from experienced emergency nurses who bring real-world knowledge into your training. This nationally recognised course provides the essential skills and confidence to safely assist clients with their medications across aged care, disability, and community support settings.
HLTHPS006 - Assist Clients with Medication teaches you how to follow care plans, prepare and check medications, support clients in taking them correctly, and recognise adverse reactions. You’ll also learn safe storage and handling practices, infection control principles, and accurate documentation and communication procedures.
Our training focuses on practical, easy-to-understand learning that reflects real healthcare scenarios. It is perfect for support workers, carers, and personal care assistants who want to stay compliant, confident, and capable in their roles.
This course is ideal for anyone seeking flexible, professional, and evidence-based medication training that puts safety and client care first.
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
Visual acuity, with or without corrective aids, to accurately read medication care plans, medication labels, and measuring equipment, and to observe client condition.
To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
Learning: Can learn and remember steps for safely helping someone take their medicine and know when to ask for further advice.
Reading: Can read and understand labels, instructions, or charts that show how and when medication should be taken.
Writing: Can write simple notes or fill in records to keep track of medication that’s been given or when a patient refuses it.
Oral communication: Can ask and answer questions clearly to make sure I understand how to help someone with their medication.
Numeracy: Can use basic maths to check times, doses, or the number of tablets that need to be given.
Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources
The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.
Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 5-6 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher: Face to Face contact time of at least 5 Hours
Face-to-Face: Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment: Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
This certificate does not require renewal.
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Visit: https://allenstraining.com.au/about/student-support for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Practical scenarios:
Scenario 1 – Provide assistance with medication – Asthma
Scenario 2 – Provide assistance with medication – Anaphylaxis
Scenario 3 – Provide assistance with medication – PRN Liquid Paracetamol
Scenario 4 – Provide assistance with medication – Eye Drops
Scenario 5 – Provide assistance with medication – Tablets
Documentation - The student must complete the following to the appropriate standard:
Incident Report Forms
Medication Administration Forms
Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of short answer and multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning: I can follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.
Reading: I can read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.
Writing: I can write short notes or fill out a simple form.
Oral Communication: I can listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.
Numeracy: I can count and use simple numbers.
If this course is not showing up in our booking calendar, please email info@firstaidinstitution.com.au and we will update you on our schedule.