HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication – Virtual

Learn to assist clients with medication safely, confidently and professionally — 100% virtual!

This nationally recognised course is designed for healthcare, disability and aged care workers who support clients with medication but do not administer medications. The unit focuses on assisting clients to take their prescribed medications safely while working under the direction of a registered health professional.

Transformational Institute is currently the only provider in Australia delivering HLTHPS006 completely virtual with live virtual support, offering flexible learning alongside guidance from real trainers and compliant assessment practices.

What You’ll Learn

This course builds the skills and confidence to:

• Assist clients with self-administered medications safely

• Follow legal, ethical and organisational requirements

• Support clients according to care plans and medication instructions

• Correctly document medication assistance activities

• Identify and report medication-related issues or changes in client condition

• Work under the direction of a qualified health professional

• Apply infection control and safety procedures when assisting with medication

Perfect For

• Disability support workers

• Aged care and home-care staff

• Community services and health workers

• Support workers who assist (but do not administer) medications

• Organisations seeking compliant medication assistance training for staff

Course Structure and Timeframe

Delivered virtually with structured trainer guidance, this program develops the competence required to assist clients with medication safely while maintaining accurate documentation and complying with organisational and legislative requirements.

Students have a maximum of eight (8) weeks from their enrolment date to complete all required components.
If the course is not completed within this timeframe, the enrolment will be cancelled and the student will be required to re-enrol and pay any applicable fees.

Learning Outcomes

Statement of Attainment for:
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication

Learning Methods

This training is delivered 100% virtually. Students may work through learning materials and assessments at their own pace, with access to trainer support throughout the course.

Please note: As this course is delivered virtually, it can be started and completed at any time. The date shown in the Learner Portal is for internal system purposes only and does not affect access or progress.