Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CHCCS424A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Administer and monitor medications
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CHCCS424A - Administer and monitor medications |
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Description | This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to responsibly administer and monitor prescribed medications to a person with stable health conditions in a range of settings under delegation from a health professional in accordance with legislation and the organisation's medication and delegation policies and practiceThis unit is available only as part of a qualification at Certificate IV level and above or as part of the High support and complex care skill set which is available to those holding a Certificate IV qualification | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency requires the application of skills and knowledge to administer medication to clients in a manner that is safeCompetency requires an awareness of and practice consistent with health legislative requirements and codes of practice and enterprise safe workplace practicesThe unit must be applied strictly in accordance with relevant state/territory legislation and industry guidelines which include, but are not limited to:Aged Care Act and RegulationsThe Drugs and Poison's Act and other relevant legislation in the state/territoryDisability Services Actcontinued ... (contd) Legislation and industry guidelines (contd):The organisation's procedures and guidelines written in accordance with the relevant legislation and reflecting the scope of role and accountability for the level of worker in that jurisdictionAustralian Nursing Council (2005) Guidelines on Delegation and Supervision of Registered NursesNSW Nurses and Midwives Board (May 2005) Delegating the Administration of Medication in Aged Care FacilitiesRoyal College of Nursing Australia and Australian Nursing Federation (2004) Joint Position Statement: Assistants in nursing and other unlicensed workers (however titled)When the requirements of this standard are achieved, medications will be administered strictly in compliance with advice, instruction and relevant legislation. Where necessary, health professional support is sought to administer medication as appropriate for that environment or contextAnnual reconfirmation of the essential knowledge and competency by the employer within performance management framework is mandatory | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Pre-requisitesThis unit must be assessed after achievement of the following related units of competency:HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care settingCHCCS305A Assist clients with medication | ||
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify situations that pose a potential risk to the safe administration of medications |
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Element: Prepare for medication administration within a variety of settings |
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Element: Identify and prepare the client for administration of medication |
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Element: Administer required medications within legal parameters |
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Element: Monitor client response to administered medication |
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Element: Comply with the organisation's procedures for handling the range of issues/contingencies which may arise |
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Element: Complete medication distribution and administration |
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