HLTHPS006 - Assist Clients with Medication
Nationally Recognised Qualification
QLD Govt Funded
Courses from $24
HLTHPS006 Overview
Assist Clients with Medication
HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication is a nationally recognised unit of competency designed for support workers, care assistants, and personal carers who want to develop essential skills in safely assisting clients with their medication in residential, community, or in-home care settings.
This course aligns with Australian vocational education compliance requirements and prepares you for real-world responsibilities under the supervision or direction of healthcare professionals.
By completing this unit, you will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge to assist clients with medications, including:
- Prompting or reminding clients to take prescribed medication
- Safely assisting clients in opening packaging or accessing medication
- Delivering medication packs to clients
- Reading labels aloud and providing time-based medication prompts
- Ensuring the client has water or necessary aids to take medication
- Understanding common medications and their side effects
This training meets the obligations for DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs). It is a nationally recognised qualification, ensuring your skills are transferable across the aged care and community care sectors.
HLTHPS006 Career Outcomes
Jobs after completing Assist Clients with Medication
Aligned with Aged Care Quality Standards and DVA requirements — practical, nationally recognised medication assistance training in just one day.
Available across Queensland
- •Caboolture and Moreton Bay care workers complete HLTHPS006 theory and practical at our local campus.
- •South Burnett aged care and disability staff access HLTHPS006 close to home in Kingaroy.
- •Western Downs care workers can complete HLTHPS006 practical assessments at our Chinchilla campus.
- •Workplace assessment is also available with an approved AHPRA-registered nurse.
Key Highlights
- $120 one-day course (theory component)
- Practical assessment with Registered Nurse
- DVA (Veterans' Affairs) compliant
- Must be working in direct care role
- This unit is Nationally Recognised
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ats@aspiretosucceed.com.auIndustry Outlook for Medication Assistance Graduates
Discover salary expectations, job growth projections, and employment opportunities in Australia's thriving community services sector.
$58,000
Average Salary
Range: $52,000 - $68,000
+20.0%
Job Growth
5-year projection
40,000+
Job Openings
Annual average
97%
Employment Rate
Graduate outcomes
Work Settings
- Residential Care
- Home Care
- Community Settings
- Day Programs
Top Employers
- Aged Care Providers
- Disability Services
- Home Care
- Community Health
Data sourced from Australian Government Job Outlook, Labour Market Insights, and industry reports. Salaries may vary based on location, experience, and employer.
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Current Qualification
HLTHPS006 Medication Assistance
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