{"title":"Administering Medication Training Course","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"assist-clients-with-medication-awareness-training-course","title":"Assist Clients with Medication Course Online (Awareness Training)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis course has been developed to provide care and support workers with an understanding of how to assist clients in aged care, home and community settings with their medication needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has endorsed this course and successful completion earns 130 CPD Points from APNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Assist Clients with Medication course. The course has been designed to provide you with an understanding of how to assist clients in aged care, home and community settings with their medication needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing this course you will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eensure you have the authority to proceed to assist a client with their medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprepare the client for assistance after identifying the level and type of physical assistance or supervision required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassist and support the administration of a wide range of different types of medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand some of the ways medications are classified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eidentify lines of authority, accountability and actions to be taken to handle contingencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomplete the documentation associated with the administration of medication, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplement hygiene and duty of care procedures when addressing the needs of the client.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course looks at assistance with medication provided by care or support workers in response to assessed client need and in accordance with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe relevant health, support or care plan, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ejurisdictional requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course covers the distribution and administration of prescribed and over the counter medication as well as how to support clients with self-medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who require assistance may be residents or clients, but for consistency the term clients is used in this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course supports the theoretical component of the unit of competency:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- CHCCS305C Assist Clients with Medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit can be completed as part of a Certificate III or Certificate IV level qualification within the CHC08 Community Services Training Package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pre-requisite for this competency is successful completion of the unit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReceiving a nationally recognised outcome\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo receive a nationally recognised outcome, you will need to successfully complete a practical assessment of competency with a Registered Training Organisation who is able to issue this unit of competency within their scope of registration. This will need to occur after you have completed this online course. You should check with your chosen Registered Training Organisation about what level of recognition they will grant if you complete this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘8 rights’ have been developed to aid in the correct administration of medications and should be a part of all medication administration systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as the 8 Rs the 8 rights require you to make sure you have the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT client\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT date and time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT documentation, and respected the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT to refuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rights must be strictly adhered to during the administration of any medication and will be referred to throughout this training. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some states and territories other safety precautions are included that increase the number of rights up to sixteen. This may include making sure you have the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT allergies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT records, including the patient assessment of needs relating to medication assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT response to the medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT expiry date, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIGHT transmission-based precautions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. 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The competency assessment provides a baseline by which nurses and midwives can assess their skills with performing medication and IV fluid volume and rate calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource has been developed to provide a competency assessment for nurses and midwives whose scope of practice includes the administration of medications and IV therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe competency assessment provides a baseline by which nurses and midwives can assess their skills for performing medication, and IV fluid volume and rate calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course has been independently reviewed by the Victorian Regional Health Services eLearning Network (ReHSeN). ReHSeN is a collaborative venture involving many Victorian rural and regional health services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information contained in this material should not be considered legal or other professional advice. If you need specific advice about your particular situation, you should always consult a suitably qualified professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dosages and formulations used are for illustrative purposes only and are in no way representative of the prescription of any medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis competency course will assess your ability to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecalculate oral tablet and capsule doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecalculate oral mixture and solution doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecalculate intramuscular and subcutaneous injection doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperform metric conversions, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecalculate IV therapy fluid volumes and rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to successfully complete the Medication Calculation Competency course, you need to achieve a score of 100%. You have unlimited attempts at each section of the competency assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarning about cheating in online assessments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline assessments, such as this competency, provide opportunities for some clinicians to cheat. Cheating in this situation includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003easking and\/or paying other staff to complete online assessments on your behalf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprinting ‘cheat sheets’ and making these available to other staff, or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing cheat sheets provided by other staff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheating in eLearning courses is likely to be viewed as unprofessional conduct by your colleagues, your employer, and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Of greater concern is that cheating in online assessments puts patients at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis competency must be undertaken by yourself without assistance from others or cheat sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. 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Please note this competency does not include calculations for administering intravenous medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course has been independently reviewed by the Victorian Regional Health Services eLearning Network (ReHSeN). ReHSeN is a collaborative venture involving many Victorian rural and regional health services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information contained in this material should not be considered legal or other professional advice. If you need specific advice about your particular situation, you should always consult a suitably qualified professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dosages and formulations used are for illustrative purposes only and are in no way representative of the prescription of any medication. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis competency course will assess your ability to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecalculate oral tablet and capsule doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecalculate oral mixture and solution doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecalculate intramuscular and subcutaneous injection doses, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperform metric conversions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to successfully complete the Medication Calculation Competency course, you need to achieve a score of 100%. You have unlimited attempts at each section of the competency assessment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarning about cheating in online assessments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline assessments, such as this competency, provide opportunities for some clinicians to cheat. Cheating in this situation includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003easking and\/or paying other staff to complete online assessments on your behalf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprinting ‘cheat sheets’ and making these available to other staff, or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing cheat sheets provided by other staff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheating in eLearning courses is likely to be viewed as unprofessional conduct by your colleagues, your employer, and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Of greater concern is that cheating in online assessments puts patients at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis competency must be undertaken by yourself without assistance from others or cheat sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. 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The term Medication Administration is actually the giving of medication. It may also include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- How to store the medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Opening the medication container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Removing the prescribed dosage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- Giving the medication to the client according to instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAims and Objectives of this course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course Administer and monitor medications (based on HLTHPS007) will help you earn the skills necessary to access and read information to enable identification of substance incompatibilities based on care plan and delegation and to identify environmental and time management issues that may impact on or contraindicate administration of medication. Our Administer and monitor medications course is based on the unit of competency of HLTHPS007. Whilst this course is not nationally recognized, it follows the learning outcomes and elements associated with that unit. The course contains 1. Narrated e-learning learning resources online 2. Online Assessment tasks 3. Ability to download your Certificate of Completion once assessment tasks are completed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What will you learn by completing the training course? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will include an understanding of awareness of the relevant legislation and your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ohs.com.au\/collections\/at-advanced-medication-training\"\u003eresponsibilities in administering and monitoring medications\u003c\/a\u003e. Learning outcomes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReport potential risks related to medication administration to delegating health professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm client identity and if any allergies exist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify drugs and poisons schedules and classifications as determined by law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro-actively identify any limitations in own capability in relation to undertaking delegated medication administration function and report to delegating health professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm delegating health professionals authority to proceed with delegation of medication administration according to organisation policies, guidelines and protocols and jurisdictional legislative and regulatory requirements 6. Clarify own role and limitations in providing assistance with medication administration with delegating health professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that all equipment, including dose administration aids, are complete, ready for use, up to date and tamper free before proceeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow infection control procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm medication administration route and procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm purpose and function of prescribed medications from care plans and delegating health professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately calculate medication dosages according to authorised documented request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare medications according to delegated role and in line with legal and environmental guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Is the Training Delivered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ohs.com.au\/collections\/at-administering-medication-training-course-online\"\u003eAdminister and monitor medications course is available online\u003c\/a\u003e and completed in your own time. This Administer and monitor medications training course is based on the learning outcomes outlined above. The course is typically designed to be completed in a minimum of four hours. However, the exact length of the course may depend on your ability and prior knowledge around the subject. As the training is delivered online, you are able to complete it at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Accreditation Will You Get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ohs.com.au\/collections\/at-medication-administration-training-certification\"\u003ecompleting the Administer and monitor medications course\u003c\/a\u003e, an assessment is conducted to determine if you have understood the information presented during the training course. If you pass this assessment, you receive a Certificate of Completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE\u003c\/i\u003e whilst this course is based on the learning outcomes of the course provided, it is important to note that it is not a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment unless you opt for that option. Nationally Recognised training is only really required If you specifically require that unit of competency for a qualification or licence (typically this will require a practical component, further assessment and increased costs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course has been designed to comply with the best practices of national health and safety standards. Terminology has been chosen for clarity and ease of comprehension across jurisdictions. For example, ‘employer’ has been used to signify the broader term ‘PCBU’, while ‘WHS’ represents both work and occupational health and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis training is not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you require further advice or information, please contact the health and safety regulator in your jurisdiction. A Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. It is recommended that training is conducted every 2 years to stay refreshed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the course tax deductible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst you should get advice from your financial advisor to confirm, generally speaking further training and education related to advancing your career is 100% tax deductible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. run time: 4 hours\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AlertForce","offers":[{"title":"Awareness Version (includes 4 CPD Points)","offer_id":43505135681781,"sku":"","price":197.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1830\/6023\/products\/HLTHPS007Administerandmonitormedications1.jpg?v=1668147852"}],"url":"https:\/\/ohs.com.au\/collections\/administering-medication-training-course.oembed","provider":"ohs.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}