HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Release: 3
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication Date this document was generated: 1 July 2023
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Modification History
Release Comments
Release 3 Update to correct minor typographical error.
Equivalent competency outcome.
Release 2 This version was released in HLT Health Training Package
release 3.0.
Wording changes to performance criteria 2.2 and 3.2.
Equivalent competency outcome.
Release 1 This version was released in HLT Health Training Package
release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards
for Training Packages.
Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria.
New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume
and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge
evidence.
Application
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements define the essential Performance criteria describe the performance needed to
outcomes demonstrate achievement of the element
1. Prepare to assist with 1.1 Establish scope of own ability to provide assistance
medication with medication according to organisation guidelines and
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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements define the essential Performance criteria describe the performance needed to
outcomes demonstrate achievement of the element
jurisdictional regulatory requirements
1.2 Identify lines of authority to delegate the task,
accountability and actions to be taken to handle
contingencies
1.3 Confirm that equipment and all forms of medication
to be administered are complete, ready for distribution
and up to date
1.4 Confirm with supervisor the authority to proceed with
assisting in the processes used in delivery of medication
to clients
1.5 Follow infection prevention and control procedures
2. Prepare the client for 2.1 Clarify specific assistance required to address
assistance with administration personal needs of each client
of medication
2.2 Identify level and type of supervision required by
client for assistance with medications within organisation
policies and work role responsibilities
2.3 Correctly identify and greet each client, explain
administration procedures and prepare them for
medication
2.4 Check individual client medications according to
organisation procedures
2.5 Prior assisting client with their medication, check for
presence of any client physical or behavioural changes
and report to supervisor or health professional
2.6 Recognise circumstances in which medication
administration should not proceed and seek advice of
supervisor or health professional
3. Support clients with 3.1 Prompt client to take medication at correct time
administration of medication
3.2 Prepare medications and support clients with
administration of medication according to legislation,
organisation policies, medication requirements and
individual care plans
3.3 Make checks to ensure the right medication is given
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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements define the essential Performance criteria describe the performance needed to
outcomes demonstrate achievement of the element
at the right time, to the right person, in the right amount,
via the right route
3.4 Oversee and observe clients when taking medication
and confirm with them their ingestion or completion
3.5 Implement documented procedures for medication
not being administered or absorbed
3.6 Complete medication administration records
according to organisation procedures and regulatory
requirements
3.7 Observe client for changes in condition and report to
supervisor or health professional as required by
organisation procedures
4. Handle medication 4.1 Report any concerns with the administration of
contingencies medication to supervisor and/or health professional
according to organisation procedures and protocols
4.2 Identify, report, record and address individual’s
reactions to medication according to organisation
guidelines and health professional’s instructions
4.3 Clearly identify contaminated or out of date
medication and implement organisation’s procedures for
safe and appropriate disposal
4.4 Identify, report and record changes in individual’s
condition, within essential timeframes where relevant,
according to organisation guidelines
4.5 Identify procedures to address/respond to changes in
the client’s condition or needs according to the
organisation’s guidelines
4.6 Promptly report any inconsistencies observed with the
medication or client to the supervisor or health
professional and take action according to their direction
4.7 Document and address all inconsistencies according
to organisation guidelines and procedures
5. Complete medication 5.1 Discard waste products according to organisation
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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements define the essential Performance criteria describe the performance needed to
outcomes demonstrate achievement of the element
distribution and documentation procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
5.2 Collect used equipment, discarded
medications/applicators and rubbish and place in
appropriate/designated receptacle according to
instructions
5.3 Clean and store unused and used medication
containers and administration aids in accordance with
infection control guidelines
5.4 Follow the organisation’s arrangements and
procedures to replenish dose administration aids and
supplies of medications
5.5 Store medication charts, care plans or treatment
sheets according to organisation procedures
5.6 Complete medication storage procedures in
compliance with legislation and own role responsibility
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as language, literacy, numeracy
and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
Numeracy –to calculate and check correct dosage of medication, expiry dates and client
information. This includes basic calculations of ratios and volume.
Reading –to correctly check and interpret client information and dosage instructions.
The remaining foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance
criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
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Links
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