Administer a range of medications

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTEN407B, 'Administer a range of medications'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Minimise potential risk to safe administration of medications

1.1 Check expiry dates of medication prior to administration

1.2 Check client medication chart in relation to timing and route of medication to be administered

1.3 Raise issues related to drug and poison administration with the registered nurse or another appropriate person if the registered nurse is not available

1.4 Check for and identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed medications and refer to the registered nurse

1.5 Confirm client identity and check for any known allergies

1.6 Ensure infection control methods are applied correctly

2. Prepare for administration of non-injectable medications within scope of Enrolled/Division 2 nurse

2.1 Explain the process of medication administration to the client and ensure their readiness

2.2 Position the client appropriately prior to administration of medication

2.3 Correctly identify administration route for each medication to be administered, using appropriate terminology

2.4 Consider the effect of commonly used medications on the body prior to medication administration

2.5 Prepare medications in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation guidelines

2.6 Apply medication administration techniques and precautions specific to each client situation and as per medication orders

2.7 Ensure medication is stored and disposed of in accordance with medical instructions and organisation policy and procedures

3. Administer non-injectable medications within legal parameters

3.1 Administer non-injectable medications within scope of own role in line with the jurisdictional legislative requirements and organisation policy

3.2 Ensure infection control principles are applied in the administration of non-injectable medication

3.3 Store medications in a safe manner according to legislative requirements and organisation policy

4. Respond appropriately to signs of pain

4.1 Identify cause of pain if possible

4.2 Use the VAS score (or appropriate pain scale) to identify level of pain

4.3 Report any irregular or abnormal findings to Registered Nurse

4.4 Allay any fears or anxiety experienced by the client

5. Monitor and report client response to administered medication

5.1. Record administration of medications in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

5.2. Evaluate client understanding of information provided

5.3. Recognise acute and delayed adverse reactions to medications and act upon within role responsibility

5.4. Implement emergency actions to address acute and delayed adverse reactions within role responsibility

5.5. Record and report response to emergency strategies

5.6. Monitor client experiencing pain and undertake appropriate medication and non-medication therapies in consultation/collaboration with Registered Nurse

5.7. Record and report effectiveness of pain relieving medication


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTEN407B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT43407 - Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)