Course Title: Assist clients with medication
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: NURS5349C
Course Title: Assist clients with medication
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3304 - Certificate III in Aged Care
Course Contact : Susan Russell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254637
Course Contact Email:susan.russell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, however you will need to obtain a police check in order to participate in the practical placement and gain work in the sector as per legislative requirements.
You need knowledge of spoken English, as well as English literacy to a standard that is likely to meet workplace needs to enter the course. If you would like advice on the standard of English that is recommended for the course please contact the Course Co-ordinator via the details above.
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare you as a care or support worker to assist clients with medication.
You will learn how to physically assist clients with medication or support clients with self medication of both prescribed and over the counter medications within a residential care facility, or in a home or community setting. You will learn how to assist and support this according to prescriptions or instructions. You will learn about how to comply with an organisation’s procedures for handling the range of issues/ contingencies which may arise.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication |
Element: |
1.Prepare to assist with medication |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1Establish authority to provide assistance with administration of medication in line with organisation guidelines and protocols and jurisdictional legislative and regulatory requirements |
Element: |
2.Prepare the client for assistance with administration of medication |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1Implement all necessary checks to ensure the client and their medications are correctly identified according to organisation procedures and care plan |
Element: |
3.Assist/support client with administration of medication |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1Remind and prompt client to take medication at correct time |
Element: |
4.Assist/support medication administration according to prescription/instructions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1Prepare medications and administer to the client or support their self administration according to the specific requirements of the form of medication, in strict accordance with defined legislation and organisation procedures and written prescription instructions |
Element: |
5.Comply with organisation's procedures for handling the range of issues/ contingencies which may arise |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1Report to supervisor and/or health professional all concerns with the administration of medication (such as: client refusal to take some or all medications, incomplete ingestion, missed or missing doses) according to organisation procedures and protocols |
Element: |
6.Complete the distribution and administration of medication |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1Clean and store unused and/or used medications, containers and administration aids in accordance with industry and the organisation's infection control guidelines |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in campus classrooms as well as in simulated workplace rooms that are equipped with equipment and facilities that are used in the Aged Care sector workplaces. You will receive training using current industry practices from trainers who are working in the industry. A range of educational resources are used including case studies, scenarios and practical information materials, audio visual materials, class discussions and practical demonstrations. Practical placement is an important learning activity and you will receive support, guidance and de-briefing from the trainers to maximise your learning in the work environment
Teaching Schedule
This unit will be taught alongside other relevant units. You will be required to attend the session on the dates listed below:
Wednesday 12/06/2013 - 09:30 to 16:30
Thursday 13/06/2013 - 09:30 to 16:30
Wednesday 19/06/2013 - 09:30 to 16:30
Thursday 20/06/2013 - 09:30 to 16:30
The final assessment will be conducted on Thursday 20 June.
You will be expected to engage in some homework/research activities throughout the period from 12/06/2013 to 20/06/2013
Note: If dates and times may need to changed due to unforeseen circumstances every effort is made to notify in advance.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
To support delivery of this Unit you will have access to the RMIT simulated home room which provides industry standard equipment and resources. In addition you will be provided with the latest information on current memos and updates from within the industry.
Overview of Assessment
In this course you will be assessed on the knowledge and skills that you have developed to meet the competency requirements of this unit. You will complete small knowledge tests throughout the course that ensure you are equipped to perform your job role in the Aged Care sector, and the second method of assessment is where you give practical demonstrations of the tasks required in the job role for this unit. These assessment tasks are conducted after you have had adequate preparation for the assessment and you will be supported through out the assessment process. Some of the practical tasks will be done in the purpose-built facilities at RMIT, others will be done in your placement in a workplace setting. The written knowledge tests are done at RMIT campus.
Assessment Tasks
For this Unit you will be assessed on your skills and knowledge in a number of ways. Most of the skills you need can be developed and then demonstrated within the classroom as you communicate with your fellow students, and in addition, particular scenarios will be provided by the teacher where you can show further competence to meet the requirements of the unit.
A further check of your skills will be included as you undergo your work placement, and finally there will be a knowledge questionnaire, Final Assessment Thirteen at the conclusion of the teaching period (20/06/13) to to finalise your demonstration of competence.
The teacher and coordinator will prepare you throughout the program for the assessment tasks and assistance is available.
Assessment Matrix
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