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Medication Management
The Non-Accredited Medication Management course provides essential training for individuals who support clients with medication administration in settings such as aged care, disability services, and community care. This course is designed for care workers, support staff, and family carers who assist clients in managing their medications but do not require formal accreditation.
Throughout the course, participants will learn the fundamentals of safe medication handling, including understanding different types of medications, proper storage and administration techniques, and ensuring correct dosages. The training also covers how to follow care plans, identify potential side effects or adverse reactions, and accurately document and report medication administration. Emphasis is placed on best practices for ensuring client safety and well-being during the medication process.
This course is ideal for carers and support workers who are responsible for assisting clients with medications, providing them with the knowledge and confidence to manage medications safely.
Upon completing the Non-Accredited Medication Management course, participants will have a strong understanding of safe medication practices, contributing to better client care and minimising risks related to medication administration. This course is a valuable resource for those who wish to enhance their skills in client care without needing formal accreditation.
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 3 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 30 MinsAn individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd should consider the following to successfully participate in the course:
Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
Numeracy skills to calculate and check correct dosage of medication, expiry dates and client information including basic calculations of ratios and volume
Reading skills to correctly check and interpret client information and dosage instructions
Language skills to appropriately greet and converse with clients to explain medication requirements and obtain client consent
Online study options: students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies.Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Practical scenarios :
Scenario 1 – Provide assistance with medication – Eye Drops
Scenario 2 – Provide assistance with medication – Tablets
Documentation :
Incident Report Forms
Medication Administration Forms
Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909This certificate does not require renewal
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Participants will be provided an invoice with online payment options available.
Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and Prime First Aid and Training. For further information please check our Terms of Use below.
Prime First Aid and Training is in partnership with Allens Training, Australia’s #1 Registered Training Organisation delivering high quality courses in-person and via online modules.
