| Course Code | 3120HLT018 |
| Locations |
Warrnambool, Hamilton
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| Study Mode | On Campus, Online, Short Course |
| Length | Six weeks |
| Commencement | Follow the book now button for upcoming dates |
| Timetable | Self-paced study over six weeks, with an assessment on campus in the final week |
If you are currently working in the aged care or disability sectors, this course will give you the relevant knowledge required to assist clients with medication. You will gain the skills to complete medication documentation and support a client to self-administer medication.
This course applies to current employed workers in the aged care and disability sectors to assist with the administration of medication. Completion of this course does NOT qualify you to be medication-endorsed.
The course is a self-paced model delivered to industry workers and completed over a six-week scheduled timetable.
On Week six, you will be required to attend the Warrnambool or Hamilton campus for simulated assessment, and the final assessment will be observed in your workplace.
This industry-based training is conducted via nine sessions within a six-week period as follows:
On successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for this course.
You must be employed within residential aged care or the disability sector, and will be required to undertake written assessments, as well as observations within your workplace.
| Name | Code |
|---|---|
| Assist clients with medication | HLTHPS006 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Once you have booked your place in a short course, you will receive an email confirming the date, time and location of the course, and instructions on the next steps of your enrolment process. A tax invoice/receipt is automatically emailed to you at the time of purchase.
If you don't receive this email within a day of booking, check your junk mail or contact short.courses@swtafe.edu.au.
Complete a Pre-Training Review
You will receive an email to complete a Pre-Training Review online. This evaluation helps us ensure you receive any necessary support to achieve a successful outcome for your course. Failure to complete will incur a $20 administration fee for a booking cancellation or transfer.
Create or provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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Skills recognition
If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
| Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $0.00 |
| Concession rate | $0.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $240.00 |
You can book and pay for your place in a short course online by following the book now button. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus for assistance in your booking.
If your course is to be invoiced to a third party, (eg. Work Cover, employer or agency) an Authority to Invoice (ATI) form needs to be completed and signed by the third party. Please contact us via the live chat below, calling 1300 648 911, or email short.courses@swtafe.edu.au to receive the form.
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