CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication skill set develops essential knowledge and skills required by care or support workers to assist clients with medication. This includes physical assistance with medication, supporting clients with self-medication in accordance with the care plan and regulatory requirements.
Duration of course
Short course
Delivery method
Online learning, virtual support, workplace based practices and observation.
Entry requirements
None
Work placement
None
Nationally recognised
Funding may be available
Subsidised Price
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Funding may be available
You may be eligible for state or territory training subsidies to assist with course fees.
Non-subsidised price
Full-fee
$1520.00
This skill set is for people working in the aged care and home care industry who wish to develop skills to assist clients with medication.
All students have the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning. Please see the IRT Academy Student Handbook located on our resources page for more information on how to apply.
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Students are required to complete online learning, a theory assessment, workplace practice and workplace assessment. Students are required to have access to a computer with internet connectivity. Students have a 6 week timeline to complete the course and need to devote approximately 2 hours of study per week.
Students will also have access to regularly scheduled support sessions with a Trainer known as; virtual homework tables.
This course is suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support who wish to develop skill the skills requirements to provide support to a person to self-administer medication.
Enrolment into this course is at any time throughout the year.
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support.
This skill set is completed via a blend of interactive online learning modules, simulation activities, as well as online and practical assessment in your workplace.
No formal work placement hours are required, however there is workplace assessment. This on-the-job/simulated (home care employees only) observation is completed by an approved, accredited IRT Academy trainer.
*Simulated observation applies to students working in home care.
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