Assessment Requirements for HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

provided assistance with medication:

to at least 5 different clients according to their care plans

with at least 5 different types of medications

used at least 3 different modes of administration

consistently adhered to procedures and regulatory requirements for assisting with medication, including:

checked the care plan and confirming details

checked medication, including expiry dates and dosage instructions

confirmed client identity

calculated correct dosage

conducted pre and post administration client checks

cleaned equipment and disposed and stored medications according to organisation procedures completed accurate documentation

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legislation, regulations, codes of practice and workplace policies, including:

commonwealth and state/territory legislation regarding the administration of medication including the Drugs and Poisons Act

Disability Services Acts (commonwealth and state)

Aged Care Act

duty of care

work health and safety

standard and additional infection control precautions

roles and responsibilities of those involved in medication administration and limitations of own role in only providing assistance

basic medication terminology

forms of medication, and how they are handled, administered and stored, including:

capsules

drops

inhalants

liquids

lotions and creams

ointments

patches

powders

tablets

wafers

pessay

suppository

characteristics of at least 10 commonly used medications in the area of work, including prescribed and over the counter medications, including:

purpose

expected effects and potential reactions

contraindications for use

consequences of incorrect use

storage requirements

disposal requirements

documentation requirements for the administration of medication, including:

purpose

potential impacts of errors and reasons for error medication charts, their role and procedures for use

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have be demonstrated in the workplace unless state or territory legislation prevents this occurring with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. The following aspects of the performance evidence must have been demonstrated using simulation prior to demonstration in the workplace/with members of the general public

consistently adhered to procedures and regulatory requirements for assisting with medication, including:

checked the care plan and confirming details

checked medication, including expiry dates and dosage instructions

confirmed client identity

calculated correct dosage

conducted pre and post administration client checks

cleaned equipment and disposed and stored medications according to organisation procedures

completed accurate documentation

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

placebo medication, administration equipment, charts and documentation

individualised plan

workplace policies and procedures

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, assessors must be a registered nurse or registered enrolled nurse or registered Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioner.

Links

Companion volumes from the CS&HISC website - http://www.cshisc.com.au