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Medication assistance skill set

Medication assistance skill set

Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00035
State Code
AC018
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
—
Nominal Hours
45
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Replaced Replaced
Description
Not Applicable
Pathway Information
Pathway These units may provide credit towards a range of qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Target Group
Target group This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for people who hold a community services or health qualification at Certificate III level or higher or commensurate industry skills as evaluated through recognition of prior learning processes.It provides a set of skills for assisting with medication administration and must be applied strictly in accordance with legislation, regulations, government policy and industry guidelines.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
Required form of words for Statement of Attainment This skill set meets industry requirements as specified in the CHC08 Community Services Training Package for work involving assistance with medication administration in the community sector.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8555 CHCCS305B Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
D5761 HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context 20 Unit of competency