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CHCSS00070 - Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set

Course Details

Course Summary

The Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set (CHCSS00070) Skill Set is delivered in a blended mode of independent online study, combined with practical training and assessment activities. It 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, and currently employed in the Community Services or Health Services industry.

This Skill Set provides an opportunity for you to upskill and work in diverse health care settings, and combines two very practical and accredited units, which are delivered by CQUniversity health professionals in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards, and industry codes of practice.

  • Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001) 
  • Assist clients with medication (HLTHPS006)

HLTAAP001 RECOGNISE HEALTHY BODY SYSTEMS
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body. It applies to any worker who needs to use and interpret information that includes references to client anatomy and physiology.

There are two learning modules for this unit.

  • Module One - Work with information about the human body
  • Module Two - Recognise and promote ways to support healthy functioning of the body

Evidence of completing the HLTAAP001 unit of competency from a previous qualification (eg Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate III in Health Services Assistant) provides exemption from undertaking the HLTAAP001 unit and credit towards the CHCSS00070 Skill Set.

HLTHPS006 ASSIST CLIENTS WITH MEDICATION

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication. It applies to community services and health workers with authority in their state or territory to assist with the administration of medication.

There are five learning modules for this unit.

  • Module 1 - Prepare to assist with medication
  • Module 2 - Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication
  • Module 3 - Support clients with administration of medication
  • Module 4 - Handle medication contingencies
  • Module 5 - Complete medication distribution and documentation

All learning content is accessed via the CQUniversity online platform, Moodle. Students should allocate 5 - 7 hours per week for independent online study, and an additional 8 - 10 hours for practical training and assessment activities.

The methods used to assess these units include quiz and short answer questions, and a simulated practical skill activity. All students must participate in practical training, usually conducted over one full day, either at a CQUniversity campus or in the workplace. The schedule and location of training is arranged by CQUniversity in collaboration with the student's Employer.

The CQUniversity Academic team of Enrolled and Registered Nurses and Individual Support teachers provide learning and study support to students throughout the delivery. Students can access this support via  scheduled virtual drop-in sessions and email.

For further information on how our team can deliver to your workplace, please email the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences team via hoc-community-is@cqu.edu.au.


Entry Requirements

The Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set (CHCSS00070) 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.

Students must be currently employed in the Aged Care, Disability, Community Services or Health Services industries. 

Employers who support their Employees to undertake this skill set will need to provide:

  • Clients, medications and appropriate documentation.
  • Workplace policies relating to medication administration.
  • Suitable workplace training room if the practical component is chosen to be undertaken in the workplace.

For further information on how our team can deliver to your workplace, please email the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences team via hoc-community-is@cqu.edu.au.


Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.

Additional information

Students are required to complete the assessment conditions per unit of competency, which includes simulated assessment and work integrated learning.

Every student is required to attend work integrated learning at their place of employment or CQUniversity campus to be deemed competent in the workplace.

 


Course Details

Course Type Skill set
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Interview/Portfolio/Audition
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Health
AQF Level Short Course

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Successful completion of the Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set (CHCSS00070) Skill Set awards the student with two accredited units that provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services and HLT Health training packages at Certificate IV and Diploma levels. 

Workers in various community or health services industry and care roles gain the knowledge and skills to recognise healthy body systems and support clients to self-administer medication. 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 2 core units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes

This skill set is for people working in various care and support roles in the community or health services industry who wish to develop skills in supporting people to self-administer medication.

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