Course Summary

The Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set (CHCSS00070) Skill Set is delivered in a blended mode of independent online study, combined with practical training and assessment activities. It has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support, and currently employed in the Community Services or Health Services industry.

This Skill Set provides an opportunity for you to upskill and work in diverse health care settings, and combines two very practical and accredited units, which are delivered by CQUniversity health professionals in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards, and industry codes of practice.

• Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001) 
• Assist clients with medication (HLTHPS006)

HLTAAP001 RECOGNISE HEALTHY BODY SYSTEMS
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body. It applies to any worker who needs to use and interpret information that includes references to client anatomy and physiology.

There are two learning modules for this unit.

• Module One - Work with information about the human body
• Module Two - Recognise and promote ways to support healthy functioning of the body

Evidence of completing the HLTAAP001 unit of competency from a previous qualification (eg Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate III in Health Services Assistant) provides exemption from undertaking the HLTAAP001 unit and credit towards the CHCSS00070 Skill Set.

HLTHPS006 ASSIST CLIENTS WITH MEDICATION

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication. It applies to community services and health workers with authority in their state or territory to assist with the administration of medication.

There are five learning modules for this unit.

• Module 1 - Prepare to assist with medication
• Module 2 - Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication
• Module 3 - Support clients with administration of medication
• Module 4 - Handle medication contingencies
• Module 5 - Complete medication distribution and documentation

All learning content is accessed via the CQUniversity online platform, Moodle. Students should allocate 5 - 7 hours per week for independent online study, and an additional 8 - 10 hours for practical training and assessment activities.

The methods used to assess these units include quiz and short answer questions, and a simulated practical skill activity. All students must participate in practical training, usually conducted over one full day, either at a CQUniversity campus or in the workplace. The schedule and location of training is arranged by CQUniversity in collaboration with the student's Employer.

The CQUniversity Academic team of Enrolled and Registered Nurses and Individual Support teachers provide learning and study support to students throughout the delivery. Students can access this support via  scheduled virtual drop-in sessions and email.

For further information on how our team can deliver to your workplace, please email the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences team via hoc-community-is@cqu.edu.au.

Entry Requirements

The Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set (CHCSS00070) Skill Set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support.

Students must be currently employed in the Aged Care, Disability, Community Services or Health Services industries. 

Employers who support their Employees to undertake this skill set will need to provide:

• Clients, medications and appropriate documentation.
• Workplace policies relating to medication administration.
• Suitable workplace training room if the practical component is chosen to be undertaken in the workplace.

For further information on how our team can deliver to your workplace, please email the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences team via hoc-community-is@cqu.edu.au.

Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.

Additional information

Students are required to complete the assessment conditions per unit of competency, which includes simulated assessment and work integrated learning.

Every student is required to attend work integrated learning at their place of employment or CQUniversity campus to be deemed competent in the workplace.

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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Successful completion of the Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set (CHCSS00070) Skill Set awards the student with two accredited units that provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services and HLT Health training packages at Certificate IV and Diploma levels. 

Workers in various community or health services industry and care roles gain the knowledge and skills to recognise healthy body systems and support clients to self-administer medication.