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Certificate of Client Medication Assistance

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.
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Delivery Method
100% Online
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Study Hours
30 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

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.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.  

Course Structure
Unit - Certificate of Client Medication Assistance

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  • Out-of-date medications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
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Estimated Duration
30 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development For:-

  • Aged Care Support Workers
  • Enrolled Nurses
  • Nurses Aids
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Certificate of Client Medication Assistance
$399.00
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