CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set
Develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to support people to safely self-administer medication in care and support settings.
- Delivered through Online and RPL study modes
- Self-paced study with trainer support
- Suitable for workers with Certificate III or higher in direct client care or support
- Career Boost funding is available to eligible Queensland Students
Course Overview
CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set reflects the skill requirements to provide support to a person to self-administer medication.
This skill set is suited to people working in various care and support roles in the community services industry who wish to develop skills in supporting people to self-administer medication.
Skill Set Overview
Successful candidates will need to complete 2 units of competency.
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package or HLT Health Training Package at Certificate IV and Diploma level.
Everything You Need to Know
Units of Competency
Units
- HLTAAP001 – Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication
How Does It Work?
You will complete 2 units of competency through online learning. You may also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning if you believe you already have relevant knowledge and skills.
An RPL application must be submitted at enrolment and students are responsible for providing sufficient, current, valid and authentic evidence.
Where evidence gaps remain, gap training may be made available and may include workbooks, assessments and practical assessment activities.
Course Duration
This is a self-paced program, so completion time depends on your rate of assessment submission.
We will move at your pace and support you to set achievable goals.
Entry Requirements
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.
Vocational Placement
This skill set does not include a general mandatory vocational placement requirement in the same way as some full qualifications. However, assessment requirements may involve practical workplace tasks or evidence connected to assisting clients with medication.
Students may need access to an appropriate care or support environment to complete relevant practical assessment requirements.
Who Are My Trainers?
Your training is supported by industry-experienced professionals who understand community services, care and support environments.
Our team will support you throughout your course, including guidance around assessment requirements, RPL evidence and suitable study progression.
If you would like to know more about trainer support before enrolling, please speak with our course team.
Employment Outcomes
This skill set is designed to support people working in care and support roles who need skills in supporting a person to self-administer medication.
The units may support roles across community services, aged care, disability support and related care environments where medication support forms part of workplace duties.
Employment outcomes can vary depending on your location, previous experience, workplace requirements, additional checks, employer policies and available opportunities.
Security Checks
As you may be working with vulnerable client groups, police checks, working with children checks or disability checks may be required.
If you have a previous conviction, please discuss this with your course consultant to determine whether it may impact your ability to secure work or complete practical activities in the community services or care industries.
Fees & Funding
Queensland (QLD) Career Boost Funding
This skill set may be available under the Queensland Government's Career Boost funding program for eligible students. To access the subsidised pricing associated with this funding, students must meet all applicable eligibility requirements.
Student contribution fees are calculated per unit of competency.
- Concession: $2.50 per unit of competency
- Non-Concession: $4.00 per unit of competency
- Full Fee: $200 per unit of competency
As this skill set contains 2 units of competency, the indicative total fees are:
- Concession Funded Fee: $5.00
- Non-Concession Funded Fee: $8.00
- Full Fee: $400.00
Please note: Student must be an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry, which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants. Additional student eligibility requirements are published on www.training.gov.au.
Eligibility for Career Boost funding is subject to Queensland Government requirements and individual circumstances.
To learn more about the funding programs available through Horizon2 and view our currently funded courses and skill sets, please visit our Queensland Funding page or contact our team before enrolling.
