HLTHPS007
Administer and monitor medications
For care workers who give medication under delegation in aged care, disability and community settings.
- Placement40 hours
- Course fee$450
- DeliveryBlended
- IntakeMonthly
About this course
HLTHPS007 is the nationally recognised unit for workers who help clients take their medication. You learn to check each medication against the care plan and the delegation you work under, give it safely, watch for side effects and record what you did, in line with the law and your workplace policy.
Entry requirements
For people working, or about to work, in aged care, disability or community care. Your workplace must allow you to administer medication under the delegation of a health professional. Talk to us before you enrol if you are not sure.
Jobs this course prepares you for
Graduates work in roles such as:
- Aged Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Assistant in Nursing
- Community Care Worker
What you will study
What you will learn:
- Check medication against the care plan and delegation
- Give routine medication safely
- Watch for side effects and report changes
- Record and store medication correctly
- Work within the law and workplace policy
How the course is delivered
Blended: self-paced theory, a face-to-face practical session and 40 hours of medication observation placement.
Course questions
Is there a placement?
New intakes every month
Turn a caring nature into a secure career
Apply online in about ten minutes, or call us and we will help you choose the right course.
- Monthly intakes
- 120 hours of placement
- RTO 45622
