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RTO No. 46598 Nationally Recognised Training

HLTHPS006 · SHORT COURSE · NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

Assist Clients with Medication

Build confidence in medication support within care and community settings.

Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
1 day
Outcome
Statement of Attainment
Industry
Aged care, disability and community support

Course Overview

What does a support worker actually do?

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist a client with medication in a health or community care context. It covers adherence to legal, safety and workplace requirements while supporting clients in a respectful, person-centred way.

It is suitable for workers in health, aged care and community services who need to support client medication routines safely and within their role scope.

What You Learn

This course delivers one unit of competency: HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication. Topics include:

  • Reading and following medication instructions in line with workplace procedures
  • Safe handling, storage and documentation requirements
  • Person-centred support and client communication
  • Responding to concerns, errors and escalation processes

Session Dates

BOOKINGS OPEN

Sessions run regularly

Weekday and weekend sessions are available. Contact us for the current timetable.

GROUP BOOKINGS

Workplace sessions

We can deliver for teams needing medication support training.

Fees

Per person

$300

Group bookings

Contact us

Fees are indicative and subject to change. See the Fees, Charges & Refund Policy.

Delivery & Assessment

Face-to-face training

Complete a practical, role-based session with guided instruction and scenario-based learning.

Assessment

Knowledge questions and practical demonstration of safe medication support procedures in line with workplace requirements.

Entry Requirements

What you need

  • No formal entry requirements
  • A working understanding of safe practice in care settings
  • A Unique Student Identifier (USI), created free at usi.gov.au

How to Book

  1. Book: choose a session or ask us about group delivery.
  2. Attend: complete the scheduled workshop.
  3. Get certified: receive your Statement of Attainment on completion.

Call us on 1300 229 477 to check dates and enrolment details.

Confidence in medication support

Talk to an enrolment advisor about course dates and enrolment.