Skill set Outline
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11/09/2026 2:30 AM AWST
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Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set
Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00070
CHCSS00070
State Code
AD172
AD172
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
24/05/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements to provide support a person to self-administer medication.
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support.
Units
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support.
Units
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package or HLT Health Training Package at Certificate IV and Diploma level
Licensing / Regulatory Information
The skills must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Target Group
This skill set is for people working in various care and support roles in the community services industry who wish to develop skills in supporting people to self-administer medication
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from HLT Health Training Package meet industry requirements for work in supporting a person to self-administer medication.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVA37 | HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVB19 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC018 | CHCSS00035 | Medication assistance skill set | Skill set |