Course Set - HLTAAP001 & HLTHPS006 (Healthy bodies & Medication)

The course applies to individuals working in the health and community services sectors such as Aged Care Workers, Community Care Workers Disability Support Workers, Personal Care Workers and Respite Care Workers who wish to develop skills in supporting people to self-administer medication and complete medication documentation, according to the relevant Federal and state/territory legislation, regulations, codes or practice and workplace policies and procedures. This course also applies to individuals who need to use and interpret information that includes references to client anatomy and physiology as well as work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.

Students will also develop an understanding of the various forms of medication, the different modes medication can be administered as well as the characteristics of several commonly used medications, including both prescribed and over the counter medication.  In addition, students will assist with providing medication using at least five (5) different types of medications and at least three (3) different modes of administration as well as complete medication documentation.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recommends Medication Management training is refreshed annually to stay current with policies, procedures and techniques.