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CHCSS00070 Assist clients with medication skill set

  • Far North Training & Consultancy 11 Johnston Road Mossman Australia (map)

Add medication support to your skillset

This course is a recognised skill set for people working in various care and support roles in the community services sector who wish to develop the skills to confidently offer assistance to clients requiring medication.

This skill set has been endorsed by the industry as appropriate for people who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support.

This course is suitable for personal care assistants employed in residential aged care facilities or direct support staff working for home and community care (HACC) organisations who wish to add a competitive edge to their skill set.

Offered as a Short Course minimum numbers required.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN - JUNE INTAKE 2024

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Core Units

  • HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems.

  • HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication.

Entry Requirements

  • This skill set is suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support.

  • In addition, Far North Training & Consultancy has the following selection criteria for this course: The participant will be required before enrolling to complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine what level of support the participant may need to assist them through their study program.

Delivery

  • Face-to-face in a small group training environment.

  • The structure of the program includes a study of healthy body systems and comprehensive practical simulations.

  • You will need support from your employer in undertaking this course as it requires the final practical assessment to be conducted in your workplace, with five different clients, according to care plans, and with five different types of medication and three different modes of administration. It is preferable this takes place during a scheduled work shift.

    This course is only delivered on demand, please contact the office for further information.

Pathways Information

These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package or HLT Training Package at Certificate IV and Diploma level.

Duration

The course duration is dependent upon previous skills and experience gained in the industry together with applicable credit transfer if this should apply.

Location

Mossman - Far North Training & Consultancy training room 11 Johnston Rd.

Cost

Full course fee $795

**Students may be eligible for a subsidy under the Higher Level Skills program, funded by the Queensland Government, to assist in the cost of this course. The following co-contribution fees apply if the eligibility criteria is met. To see if you are eligible, click here for more information.

** Non concession fee $199

** Concession fee $129


Get in touch

If you have any questions regarding any of the courses on offer, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Call us on 07 4098 1228 or get in touch today to see if you are eligible.


Please note

Far North Training & Consultancy cannot promise that:

  • You will successfully complete a course

  • You will obtain employment in a certain industry as a result of undertaking one of our courses.