Course Description
This skill set reflects the skills required to provide support to a person to self-administer medication. This skill set has been endorsed by the industry as suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving the provision of direct client care or support. This skill set covers topics such as basic anatomy and physiology, physical assistance skills and techniques, including incident reporting and standard documentation.
DP Training will provide training and assessment of learners in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and meets the skill requirements for each Unit of Competency. This will meet the Assessment Conditions as described in the training package.
This course is delivered via a Blended delivery mode. This course will be delivered predominately using Distance Education delivery with learners participating in scheduled Practical simulated workshops, to demonstrate that skills have been learnt and assessed in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions.
- Hard copy workbooks for students to complete (We recommend allocation of 7 hours per week for 3 weeks to complete the theory)
- Upon completion of the theory, a 4-hour practical simulation at one of our training venues.
- Trainers/Assessors are available Monday – Friday between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm through email and/or telephone.
- Self-paced (up to 6 months to complete)
- Enrol anytime, start anytime!
Credit Transfer
DP Training accepts and provides credit transfers to learners whom have authenticated and verified VET transcripts and AQF certification documentation issued by another Registered Training Organisation.
Workshop Locations and Dates
Regular workshops are run from our Brisbane and Gold Coast training locations providing you with the flexibility to fit in with your work schedule. Please see our upcoming training opportunities below. Workshop timetables are subject to numbers.
Gold Coast – Unit 7, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215 Time: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
- 6th September, 4th October 2023, 1st November 2023, 6th December 2023
Brisbane – 162 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills QLD 4006 Time: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
- 20th September 2023, 18th October 2023, 15th November 2023, 19th December 2023
Entry Requirements
It is an enrolment requirement that prior to commencing your training in this skill set with DP Training that you are an Existing worker in the Community Services and Health industry, or are a parent or unpaid carer of an NDIS participant, and that you hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving the provision of direct client care or support.
This skill set is suitable for people working in various care and support roles in the community services industry who wish to develop skills in supporting people to self-administer medication.
In addition, the target learner must:
- be over 15 years of age, who have finished or left secondary school
- undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator assessment questionnaire
- have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have
- access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later, or Mac OS X or above; Microsoft Office or equivalent and Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Flash Player and up to date internet browser
Enrolment Requirements
Please be advised the following documents will be required to be submitted with your enrolment:
- Proof of ID: Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence.
- Unique Student Identification Number (USI)
- Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia.
- Evidence of current employment in the sector (payslip or employment contract).
- Evidence of Certificate III in Individual Support (or superseded qualification).
If you do not hold a USI Number or have forgotten your USI Number, please visit the link provided below: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi
Course Structure
In order to gain the Skill Set, 2 units of competency must be completed for this qualification.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise Healthy Body Systems |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist Clients with Medication |
Fees & Funding
Fee For Service
- A Full Fee paying student – total course fee $485
A $250 deposit is required prior to commencing training and assessment, with weekly, fortnightly and monthly payment plans to pay the remaining fees.
