Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTAMED001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAMED001 - Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Confirm scope of own role in relation to medication.
  • Confirm own role within primary health care team, and lines of supervision for reporting and clarifying issues that relate to use of medication.
  • Identify legal boundaries and responsibilities of own job role in supporting use of medication.
  • Discuss and confirm emergency procedures for own job role.
  • Clarify any concerns or queries about scope of job role with supervisor or relevant member of primary health care team.
       
Element: Obtain instructions for medication.
  • Gather relevant information about client medication requirements.
  • Discuss information with authorised members of primary health care team to confirm medication requirements.
  • Clarify and confirm instructions for medication with primary health care team.
       
Element: Communicate with client about medication requirements.
  • Communicate consistently in culturally appropriate and safe ways with client and/or significant others.
  • Clearly and accurately explain the purpose of medication to the client and why it is important to take medication as prescribed.
  • Encourage client and significant others to ask questions to clarify understanding of medication’s purpose and prescription instructions.
  • Confirm client understanding of required medication and obtain informed consent.
  • Seek clarification and assistance from primary health care team.
  • Document client informed consent in client records according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Follow instructions to support safe use of medication.
  • Assist client with medications according to prescribed and general instructions.
  • Explain medication dosage to client and assist client to measure required dosage according to medication instructions.
  • Assist client to use correct routes and methods to take medications according to medication instructions.
  • Confirm client has taken the medication through observation and questioning.
  • Observe client for any immediate adverse effect and event and advise primary health care team.
  • Document the medication taken in client records according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Provide information about storage and transport of medication.
  • Explain to client how to store medication and purpose of correct storage.
  • Confirm client can access or has an appropriate place to store medication, discuss any problems and advise primary health care team.
  • Explain to client how to transport medication and importance of cold chain management.
  • Confirm client understanding of storage and transportation requirements.
  • Document all information given to client about storage and transport of medication.
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm own role within primary health care team, and lines of supervision for reporting and clarifying issues that relate to use of medication. 
Identify legal boundaries and responsibilities of own job role in supporting use of medication. 
Discuss and confirm emergency procedures for own job role. 
Clarify any concerns or queries about scope of job role with supervisor or relevant member of primary health care team. 
Gather relevant information about client medication requirements. 
Discuss information with authorised members of primary health care team to confirm medication requirements. 
Clarify and confirm instructions for medication with primary health care team. 
Communicate consistently in culturally appropriate and safe ways with client and/or significant others. 
Clearly and accurately explain the purpose of medication to the client and why it is important to take medication as prescribed. 
Encourage client and significant others to ask questions to clarify understanding of medication’s purpose and prescription instructions. 
Confirm client understanding of required medication and obtain informed consent. 
Seek clarification and assistance from primary health care team. 
Document client informed consent in client records according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Assist client with medications according to prescribed and general instructions. 
Explain medication dosage to client and assist client to measure required dosage according to medication instructions. 
Assist client to use correct routes and methods to take medications according to medication instructions. 
Confirm client has taken the medication through observation and questioning. 
Observe client for any immediate adverse effect and event and advise primary health care team. 
Document the medication taken in client records according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Explain to client how to store medication and purpose of correct storage. 
Confirm client can access or has an appropriate place to store medication, discuss any problems and advise primary health care team. 
Explain to client how to transport medication and importance of cold chain management. 
Confirm client understanding of storage and transportation requirements. 
Document all information given to client about storage and transport of medication. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTAMED001 - Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications
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Assessment Record Sheet

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