Course Overview

This skill set gives you the knowledge and confidence to safely support clients with their medication needs. You’ll learn how to follow health care plans, prepare and administer medicines under supervision, and keep accurate records. With a strong focus on safety and best practice, this skill set prepares you for roles where supporting client wellbeing is part of your day-to-day work.

What you’ll learn

• Assist clients with prescribed medications in line with care plans
• Follow safe work practices and infection control procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and health professionals
• Recognise and respond to risks or changes in client health

Who it’s for

This course is designed for people already working in aged care, disability, or community services who want to expand their skills. It’s ideal for support workers looking to take on greater responsibility in client care.

You’ll come away with

• CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set (on successful completion) includes:
• HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
• Practical skills to confidently and safely assist with client medications
• A stronger understanding of your duty of care and workplace responsibilities
• A pathway to further study or advancement within the care sector

Job outcomes

Completing this skill set can strengthen your opportunities in roles such as:

• Aged Care Support Worker
• Disability Support Worker
• Community Care Worker

With this added skill set, you’ll be more valuable to employers and better equipped to support client health and wellbeing.

Training provided by Work Savvy Pty Ltd.