CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication (Release 1) (SUPERSEDED BY HLTHPS006)

$599.00 AUD Price excludes GST

 

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by care or support workers to assist clients with medication

The unit addresses the provision of physical assistance with medication or supporting clients with self medication in response to an assessed need identified by the client or their substitute decision-maker for assistance with medication, in accordance with the health/support/ care plan and in line with jurisdictional requirements

It may involve distribution and administration of prescribed and over the counter medications within a residential care facility, or in a home or community setting

 

Application of the Unit

This function is undertaken in accordance with legislation, regulations, government policy and industry guidelines including:

  • Relevant Commonwealth and State/territory legislation including the Drugs and Poisons Act, Disability Services Acts (Commonwealth and State) and/or Aged Care Act and associated regulations
  • Organisation procedures and guidelines written in accordance with the relevant legislation and reflecting the scope of role and accountability for the level of worker in that jurisdiction
  • Other relevant guidance such as the Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Council (APAC):
  • Guidelines for medication management in residential aged care facilities and
  • Guiding principles for medication management in the community 2006

This function is undertaken in accordance with legislation, regulations, government policy and industry guidelines including:

  • Relevant government policies and industry standards and guidelines
  • Job role and job description which may include assistance with self medication and/or assistance with medication administration

 

Mapping Notes Date
Is superseded by HLTHPS006 - Assist clients with medication

This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. 

 

 06/Aug/2015

 

 

Contains the following documents

  • New Assessment Criteria and Definitions (in MS Word Format)
  • New Evidence Document  (in MS Word Format)
  • Instructor Workbook/Guide (in MS Word Format)
  • Learner Workbook (in MS Word Format)
  • Learner Guide  (in MS Word Format)
  • New Improved Session Plan (in MS Word Format)
  • PowerPoint presentation
  • Assessment Matrix (Mapping Document)

 

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