HLTHPS007 – Administer and monitor medications

Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to administer medications to people and monitor them, as per the delegation from a relevant health professional, in accordance with legislation and the employing organisation’s medication and delegation policies and practice.

This unit applies to community services and health workers with the relevant authority in their state or territory to administer medication and monitor them as per the delegation from a relevant health professional.

Ongoing requirements to demonstrate competency in drug calculations may apply, and users should refer to relevant state/territory regulatory requirements.

Course location and timings

St Marys campus every Thursday for 3 weeks from 9am to 4pm.

Structure

This course is mixed mode delivery. No work is required to be completed prior to the class. The workbooks are given in hard copy or provided to you electronically depending on your preference.

Pre-requisites

You must have completed HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication in order to be able to undertake this unit.