Non-Accredited Training

Assist with Medication

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

    1. Checking medication from the Dose Administration Aid against the Medication Authority using three checks

    2. Pouring liquid to 10mls  

    Students must complete all practicals to pass the course

    • Refresher: 4 hours

    • Full course: 7 hours

      (Refresh every 2 years)

    • Kent Town

    • Stirling

  • 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

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