If you work in the health or community care sector, this online professional development program will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to assist clients with their medication needs.
The Certificate of Client Medication Assistance will show you how to provide assistance with medication in response to an assessed need identified by the client or their substitute decision-maker. You will learn how to assist with medications in accordance with the health, support, and care plan, and in line with jurisdictional requirements, under the direction of nursing staff.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to facilitate and administer medication under supervision to a client in an aged care facility, home or community care setting.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Assist clients with medication
- Prepare medication for distribution
- Authority to administer medications
- Medication equipment
- Delivery to client
- Client understanding
- Infection prevention and control
- Verify client details
- Prepare client for medication
- Administering medication and rules
- Timing of medication
- Dose administration aids
- Check dosage
- Client cooperation
- Injections
- Ingestion and effects
- Recording medication administration
- Observing patients
- Medication contingencies
- Reactions to medications
- Out-of-date medications
- Changes in client needs
- Waste disposal
- Safe storage
- Medication security
- Drug groups
Unit 2 - Administer and monitor medications
- Substance identification
- Substance incompatibility
- Time management issues
- Contraindications
- Allergies
- Drugs and poison schedules
- Delegated medication administration
- Medication management
- Support worker roles
- Dose Administration Aids (DAA)
- Infection control
- Medication storage
- Administration procedures
- Functions of prescribed medication
- Drug groups
- Dosages
- Medication preparation
- Client identification
- Organisation guidelines
- Explanation to client
- Side effects
- Client observations after ingestion
- Disposal of sharps and unused medication
- PRN medications
- Medication documentation
- Accurate medication information
- Acute and adverse reactions
- Hypersensitivity reaction (HSR)
- Emergency responses
- Anaphylactic shock
- Pain levels
- Pain medications
- Medication contingencies
- Medication refusal
- Contaminated or expired medication
- Storage of medication
- ACOC symptoms
- Equipment management
- Cleaning
- Disinfection and sterilisation
- Care plans and treatment sheets
- Privacy
- Medical chart storage
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 30 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $100.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:-
- Aged Care Support Workers
- Enrolled Nurses
- Nurses Aids
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