This qualification is developed to equip health workers with the necessary knowledge and skills to administer medications to people and monitor them, as per the delegation from a relevant health professional, in accordance with legislation and the employing organisation’s medication and delegation policies and practice.
Upon successful completion of the HLTHPS007 - Administer and monitor medications course, participants will receive a nationally recognised certificate. This certificate is issued in compliance with the requirements of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and demonstrates skills and knowledge required to administer medications.
Once this unit is completed, the certification has no expiration date. It serves as evidence that the individual has completed the training and assessment requirements of the unit. Ongoing requirements to demonstrate competency in drug calculations may apply, and users should refer to relevant state/territory regulatory requirements.
The HLTHPS007 – Administer and Monitor Medications course is delivered online over three (3) days, followed by a three-day (24-hour) placement. It includes both theoretical components and practical assessments. The practical component is usually conducted in a residential aged care facility or a similar setting to ensure hands-on experience.
This unit applies to community services and health workers with the relevant authority in their state or territory to administer medication and monitor them as per the delegation from a relevant health professional. This unit suits a variety of job roles in the community services industry which may include Assistant in nursing, Community Care Worker, Disability Service Officer, In-Home Respite worker, Accommodation Support Worker, Community House Worker, Lifestyle Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Residential Care/Support Worker.
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This is a nationally accredited qualification that equips health workers with the knowledge and skills to safely administer and monitor medications as per the delegation and guidance from a relevant health professional.
The course combines 3 days (24 hours) of online theory with an additional 3 days (24 hours) of practical work placement, typically in a residential aged care facility or similar setting.
The theoretical component is delivered online while the practical component is done through a work placement.
This course is deal for roles such as Assistant in Nursing, Community Care Worker, Disability Service Officer, In‑Home Respite Worker, and other similar community support positions who are required to administer medications as part of their role.
The total course fee is $500.
Interested students must meet the following prerequisites:
Yes, students who completed this course shall receive a nationally recognised certificate of attainment, compliant with ASQA standards. This credential does not expire, although ongoing competency in drug calculations may be required depending on your state or territory
Yes, this course is nationally accredited and recognised throughout Australia.
Yes, you can enroll in this course even if you’ve already other qualifications as long as you meet the enrolment requirements.
Yes, you need to be in Australia to complete this course. While the theoretical component can be completed online, the practical or work placement must be done in an approved Australian healthcare facility.
Yes, you can still complete the course even if you're not in Wagga Wagga. As long as you are located in Australia and have access to an approved healthcare facility for your practical placement, you may be able to complete the course remotely.
This credential does not expire, although ongoing competency in drug calculations may be required depending on your state or territory.
