Assist with Medication
Face-to-face
4hr or 7hr
$120 or $150
Kent Town or Stirling Campus
About Course
Assist with Medication allows students to learn the fundamentals of appropriately administering and monitoring client’s medication. This will include, medication anatomy, medication safety, delivery systems, medication storage and infection control. Students also learn how to importantly find accurate medication information, develop an understanding for over the counter and prescribed medication, as well as, recognise, report and take action to allergic or other medication reactions.
-
NDIS Code of Conduct, Practice Standards and High Intensity Skill Descriptors
Understanding of South Australian medication regulations and the role of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Developing an understanding of medications, including, over the counter and prescribed preparations
Developing an understanding of how medications affect the body
Recognising, reporting and taking appropriate action to any adverse or allergic reactions
Having practical knowledge of the different formulations and routes
Having a basic knowledge of key medication effects and side-effects
Medication Authority
The role of consent in the administration of medication
The difference between self-administration, prompting and administration of medication, based on legislation and organisational policy
Developing an understanding of the risks and responsibilities relating to medication administration
Expiry dates and the disposal
Knowing how to use the Rights of Medication to diminish risk and maintain the principles of medication safety
Understanding the role and importance of documentation and record-keeping including incident observation and reporting
-
Checking medication from the Dose Administration Aid against the Medication Authority using three checks
Pouring liquid to 10mls
Students must complete all practicals to pass the course.
Delivery Mode
This course is delivered face-to-face and no self-study is required.
Course Duration
Refresher: 4 hours
Full course: 7 hours
Refresh every 2 years.
Course Location
Kent Town Campus
Level 1/81 Fullarton Road, Kent Town, SA, 5067
Stirling Campus
2/27 Mount Barker Road, Stirling, SA, 5152
Course Fee*
Individual Cost:
Refresher: $120
Full course: $150
For Group Booking cost, please contact us
A minimum of 2 participants is required for class to commence.
For individual booking, click the button below:
To enquire, please contact us
Please ensure you have read our Terms and Conditions
2025 Fee Schedule*