HLTHPS006 — Assist clients with medication

1 Prepare to assist with medication

• 1.1Establish scope of own ability to provide assistance with medication according to organisation guidelines and jurisdictional regulatory requirements
• 1.2Identify lines of authority to delegate the task, accountability and actions to be taken to handle contingencies
• 1.3Confirm that equipment and all forms of medication to be administered are complete, ready for distribution and up to date
• 1.4Confirm with supervisor the authority to proceed with assisting in the processes used in delivery of medication to clients
• 1.5Follow infection prevention and control procedures

2 Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication

• 2.1Clarify specific assistance required to address personal needs of each client
• 2.2Identify level and type of supervision required by client for assistance with medications within organisation policies and work role responsibilities
• 2.3Correctly identify and greet each client, explain administration procedures and prepare them for medication
• 2.4Check individual client medications according to organisation procedures
• 2.5Prior assisting client with their medication, check for presence of any client physical or behavioural changes and report to supervisor or health professional
• 2.6Recognise circumstances in which medication administration should not proceed and seek advice of supervisor or health professional

3 Support clients with administration of medication

• 3.1Prompt client to take medication at correct time
• 3.2Prepare medications and support clients with administration of medication according to legislation, organisation policies, medication requirements and individual care plans
• 3.3Make checks to ensure the right medication is given at the right time, to the right person, in the right amount, via the right route
• 3.4Oversee and observe clients when taking medication and confirm with them their ingestion or completion
• 3.5Implement documented procedures for medication not being administered or absorbed
• 3.6Complete medication administration records according to organisation procedures and regulatory requirements
• 3.7Observe client for changes in condition and report to supervisor or health professional as required by organisation procedures

4 Handle medication contingencies

• 4.1Report any concerns with the administration of medication to supervisor and/or health professional according to organisation procedures and protocols
• 4.2Identify, report, record and address individual’s reactions to medication according to organisation guidelines and health professional’s instructions
• 4.3Clearly identify contaminated or out of date medication and implement organisation’s procedures for safe and appropriate disposal
• 4.4Identify, report and record changes in individual’s condition, within essential timeframes where relevant, according to organisation guidelines
• 4.5Identify procedures to address/respond to changes in the client’s condition or needs according to the organisation’s guidelines
• 4.6Promptly report any inconsistencies observed with the medication or client to the supervisor or health professional and take action according to their direction
• 4.7Document and address all inconsistencies according to organisation guidelines and procedures

5 Complete medication distribution and documentation

• 5.1Discard waste products according to organisation procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
• 5.2Collect used equipment, discarded medications/applicators and rubbish and place in appropriate/designated receptacle according to instructions
• 5.3Clean and store unused and used medication containers and administration aids in accordance with infection control guidelines
• 5.4Follow the organisation’s arrangements and procedures to replenish dose administration aids and supplies of medications
• 5.5Store medication charts, care plans or treatment sheets according to organisation procedures
• 5.6Complete medication storage procedures in compliance with legislation and own role responsibility

What does an assessment tool for HLTHPS006 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTHPS006 needs to address all 49 unit components: 5 elements with 31 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTHPS006?

Auditori pulls the current release of HLTHPS006 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for HLTHPS006 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing HLTHPS006 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of HLTHPS006, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.