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.

This unit applies to community services and health workers with authority in their state or territory to assist with the administration of medication.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Penny Royal College delivers this training in blended mode, which includes the following components:

i. Online component with knowledge assessments

ii. Classroom based simulation with practical assessments

iii. Work placement to show the competency at work place.

Students need to organise their own work placement. This training is suitable for those who are already employed in aged care or disability services.

Students need to organise their own work placement. This training is suitable for those who are already employed in aged care or disability services.

The latest release of the unit of competency can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/training/details/HLTHPS006