South West TAFE
Assist Clients with Medication
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)If you are currently working in the aged care or disability sectors, this course will give you the relevant knowledge required to assist clients with medication. You will gain the skills to complete medication documentation and support a client to self-administer medication.
This course applies to current employed workers in the aged care and disability sectors to assist with the administration of medication. Completion of this course does NOT qualify you to be medication-endorsed.
Delivery mode
South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 193/197-205 Timor Street Warrnambool, VIC
- 200 Ballarat Road Hamilton, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You must be employed within residential aged care or the disability sector, and will be required to undertake written assessments, as well as observations within your workplace.
Photo identification (including your date of birth) must be provided when sending back your signed Enrolment form
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Assist Clients with Medication will prepare you for the following roles.
Health Care Worker
A Health Care Worker is employed in a range of settings to provide services to patients and clients. You may work directly with patients or you mig...
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...
Personal Carer
Personal Carers assist elderly, disabled and vulnerable people with basic home services like cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, showering, dressi...
Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide personal care services to the elderly, people with disabilities, or those experiencing mental health issues. They...
About South West TAFE
As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
