The pathway
Develop the knowledge and confidence to assist clients with medication safely within your role and workplace procedures.
Why study this pathway?
Support workers may assist with medication within their role boundaries, so accurate procedures, records and escalation matter every day.
Jobs and settings to explore
- Adds medication-assistance capability to support work
- Useful for aged care and disability support settings
- Strengthens safe recording and reporting practices
- Supports progression within an existing care role
Possible next study step
Use this as targeted professional development alongside the qualification, supervision and workplace procedures required for your role.
What you will learn
- Follow medication support procedures
- Recognise common medication risks and changes
- Record and report medication assistance accurately
Units
HLTHPS006Assist clients with medication
Support medication assistance within role boundaries.
Assessment
Online knowledge assessment and workplace evidence.
Entry requirements
- Provide a valid USI and identity evidence