Assessor Resource
HLTDEFHC401B
Administer medications
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency is applicable to Australian Defence Force (ADF) Health Care Providers
Health care providers may initiate medication administration based on their own level of prescribing authority
This is limited to administering medications within defined clinical guidelines, organisation policies, procedures and treatment protocols
All other administration is based on a medication order
This unit covers the competency required to administer medications to individuals in accordance with a medication order or as part of a health promotion program
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