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HLTHPS007 Administer and monitor medications
H&H Accredited Training 2|P a g e 29.05.19 (V3)

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Unit Code: HLTHPS007
Unit Name: Administer and monitor medications
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Unit Compliance
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to administer medications to people and monitor them, as
per the delegation from a relevant health professional, in accordance with legislation and the employing
organisation s medication and delegation policies and practice.
This unit applies to community services and health workers with the relevant authority in their state or territory
to administer medication and monitor them as per the delegation from a relevant health professional.
Ongoing requirements to demonstrate competency in drug calculations may apply, and users should refer to
relevant state/territory regulatory requirements.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation,
Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate
outcomes. achievement of the element.
1. Identify situations that are a 1.1 Access and read information to enable identification of substance
potential risk to the safe incompatibilities based on care plan and delegation
administration of medications
1.2 Identify environmental and time management issues that may
impact on or contraindicate administration of medication
1.3 Report potential risks related to medication administration to

delegating health professional
1.4 Confirm client identity and if any allergies exist
1.5 Identify drugs and poisons schedules and classifications as

determined by law
1.6 Pro-actively identify any limitations in own capability in relation to

undertaking delegated medication administration function and report to


2. Prepare for medication 2.1 Confirm delegating health professionals authority to proceed with
administration delegation of medication administration according to organisation
policies, guidelines and protocols and jurisdictional legislative and
regulatory requirements
2.2 Clarify own role and limitations in providing assistance with

medication administration with delegating health professional
2.3 Check that all equipment, including dose administration aids, are
complete, ready for use, up to date and tamper free before proceeding
2.4 Follow infection control procedures
2.5 Confirm medication administration route and procedure
2.6 Confirm purpose and function of prescribed medications from care

plans and delegating health professional
2.7 Accurately calculate medication dosages according to authorised

documented request
2.8 Prepare medications according to delegated role and in line with

legal and environmental guidelines
3. Identify and prepare the client for 3.1 Greet and identify client according to organisation procedures and
administration of medication prepare for medication administration
3.2 Check client medication according to organisation guidelines and the

delegation from the health professional
3.3 Accurately explain the administration procedure to the client
3.4 Prior to the administration of medication, check the client for any
physical or behavioural changes that may indicate the need to report to

4. Administer medications within 4.1 Administer medications as delegated within role responsibility
legal parameters
4.2 Administer medications according to "rights of medication", specific

requirements from the form prescribed and in accordance with defined
legislation, organisation procedures, professional standards and
prescriber s written instructions where available
4.3 Assist the client taking the medication as required and according to
documented procedures and professional standards
4.4 Oversee and observe the client when taking medication and confirm
ingestion or completion of administration
4.5 Dispose of all used and unused medication, containers, according to

organisation procedures
4.6 Identify signs from client "when necessary" medications might be

required, then inform delegating health practitioner and act in
accordance with organisation s policies, procedures, delegation and role
responsibility
4.7 Record administration of medications according to organisation

policy
4.8 Provide accurate information to clients and carers on medication

administration, including possible side effects as per instructions of the
5. Monitor client response to 5.1 Identify possible acute and delayed adverse reactions to
administered medication medications, respond within role responsibility and report to supervisor
or health professional
5.2 Implement emergency response for identified acute and delayed

adverse reactions within role responsibility
5.3 Record and report response to emergency strategies
5.4 Identify signs of a client experiencing pain and report to health

professional
5.5 Observe and record client response to pain relieving medication and
report to health professional


6.1 Report medication refusal or incomplete ingestion to supervising
6. Handle medication contingencies
health professional according to organisation s procedures and
protocols
6.2 Clearly identify contaminated or out of date medication and

implement organisation s procedures for safe and appropriate disposal
6.3 Observe and record changes in the client s condition according to

the organisation s guidelines and report to supervisor and health
professional
6.4 Record and report any inconsistencies according to delegation and

organisation guidelines and procedures
7.1 Manage medication equipment and used containers according to

7. Complete medication distribution
infection control guidelines
and administration
7.2 Complete arrangements and procedures to replenish dose
administration aids and supplies
7.3 Store medication charts, care plans and treatment sheets according
to the organisation s procedures
7.4 Complete medication storage procedures in compliance with

legislation and own role responsibility
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills)
that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Assessment requirements
Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria
of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that
the candidate has:
Skill Evidence
 safely administered medication to at least 10 different people, including:

 applied the rights of medication

 consulted and confirmed actions with an authorised practitioner at all relevant times
 determined medication requirements
 understood and responded appropriately to orders and instructions for medication
 calculated medications with 100% accuracy and used the rights of medication and standard precautions
to administer medication, using each of the following routes or methods:
 oral
 sublingual/buccal
 dry powder inhalers
 metered dose/spacer inhalers
 nebulisers
 topical medications
 suppositories
 sub-cutaneous injection using pre-loaded syringes or pens
 documented the administration of medication according to legislative requirements and organisation
procedures and policies
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in
elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the
work role. These include knowledge of:
Knowledge Evidence
 legislation, regulations, codes of practice, professional standards and workplace policies, including:
 commonwealth and state/territory legislation concerning administration of medication, including the

Drugs and Poisons Act

 Disability Services Acts (commonwealth and state/territory)
 Aged Care Act
 duty of care
 work health and safety
 standard and additional precautions
 principles, practices and regulatory framework underpinning delegation and supervision, accountability
and responsibility
 roles and responsibilities of those involved in assisting with medications and limitations of own role
 scheduled medications and interpretation of scheduling:
 schedule 2
 schedule 3
 schedule 4
 schedule 8
 forms of medication, and how they are handled, administered and stored, including:
 capsules
 drops
 inhalants
 liquid
 lotion and cream
 ointments
 patches
 powder
 tablets
 wafers
 pessary
 suppository
Knowledge Evidence
 basic pharmacology of medications, including:

 pharmacodynamics (biochemical and physiological effects of commonly used pharmacology on the body)
 pharmacokinetics (the action of commonly used pharmacology in the body over a period of time,
including the processes of absorption) pharmacotherapeutics (therapeutic uses and effects of
pharmacology used for common medical conditions)
 toxicology (adverse effects of chemicals on the organs of the body)

 key aspects of medication groups and categories and their general effect on body systems and major
disorders, including:
 central nervous system
 musculo-skeletal system
 peripheral nervous system
 endocrine system
 cardiovascular system
 respiratory system
 gastrointestinal system
 renal/urinary system
 reproductive systems
 immune system
 integumentary system
 eye, ear and special senses
 micro-organisms
 neoplastic disease
 major factors that affect the action of drugs, including:
 age
 disease
 processes
 nutrition
 hydration
 cross infection and prevention strategies including:
 correct hand washing techniques
 glove usage
 awareness of how infection is spread
Knowledge Evidence
 procedures and legal requirements for different medication administration routes and consequences of
incorrect use:
 aural
 insulin by sub-cutaneous injection using pre-loaded syringes or pens
 intranasal

 ocular
 oral
 rectal
 topical (including transdermal)
 vaginal
 substance incompatibilities and contra-indications, including those related to:
 warfarin and aspirin
 medication and diet
 medication and sunlight
 infection
 alcohol
 basic understanding of:
 anaphylactic reactions
 side effects
 precautions
 characteristics of at least twenty commonly used medications in the area of work, including prescribed and
over the counter medications:
 purpose
 expected effects and potential reactions, including anaphylactic reactions
 contraindications for use
 consequences of incorrect use
 storage requirements
 disposal requirements
 documentation requirements for medication administration:
 purpose
 potential impacts of errors and reasons for error
 medication charts, their role and procedures for use
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the
full range of contexts and situations has not been provided in the workplace. The following aspects of the
performance evidence must have been demonstrated using simulation prior to demonstration in the workplace

or with members of the general public and where state/territory legislation prevents this practice in the
workplace:
 calculated medications with 100% accuracy and used the rights of medication and standard precautions
to administer medication
The following conditions must be met for this unit:
 use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

 placebo medication, administration equipment, charts and documentation
 individualised plans
 workplace policies and procedures
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory
competency requirements for assessors.
In addition, assessors must be a registered nurse or registered enrolled nurse or registered Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander health practitioner.


Assessment Item 1 – Short Questions and Answers
The following section contains questions you are required to complete in the spaces provided. If you require more
space for your response, please use the student notes sections on the back of each page. Include your name on
the bottom of this additional page. For multiple choice or true/false questions, please circle your response.
This assessment includes all elements below:

1. Identify situations that are a potential risk to the safe administration of medications
2. Prepare for medication administration
3. Identify and prepare the client for administration of medication
4. Administer medications within legal parameters
5. Monitor client response to administered medication
6. Handle medication contingencies
7. Complete medication distribution and administration
1. What importance does a care plan have when administering and monitoring medications?
2. (a) What are the three main categories of substance incompatibilities?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Provide four examples of substance incompatibilities:
(c) Where can you find appropriate ‘sources of information’ in relation to medication information you
may need within your role?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

3. (a) Provide five examples of environmental issues that may impact upon or contraindicate the
administration of medication:
(b) Identify three types of medications which must always be administered on time:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

4. (a) Specify five risks that are commonly associated with the administration of medication
(b) What types of reporting occurs with administering medication? Who is it reported to?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(c) What are standard precautions?
5. (a) Specify four ways to correctly identify the identity of clients prior to medication:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Why client errors (through mistaken identify) may occur whilst administering medication?
(c) Specify three ways of identifying potential allergic reactions to medication:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

6. (a) Provide a short description of each of the following drug and poison schedules:
 Schedule 2
 Schedule 3
 Schedule 4
 Schedule 8
Include details of how these drugs and poisons may be obtained and provide specific examples of
medications in the respective categories.
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Complete the following medically used terminology on the below table:
Abbreviation Meaning
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mane
ml
nocte
p.c.
p.o.
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q.a.m
q.i.d.
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t.i.d. or tds
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Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

7. (a) Research a job description that includes the monitoring and administering of medication. Please attach
to this assessment.
(b) Refer to the attached job description and identify five duties that you are expected to perform in
relation the delegated medication administration function:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

8. (a) Identify five duties that should be performed when you have been given the authority to proceed by
a delegating health professional:
(b) What does ‘proactively identify your limitations within your job role’ mean?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(c) Research five examples of Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation which you should ensure
compliance with when administering medication:
(d) Identify five healthcare professionals that you may have to report to in the event that a client has an
adverse reaction to medication
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

9. You are required to write a ‘script’ detailing a conversation you may have with a person in authority to
clarify your role and responsibilities when providing assistance to a client with medication.
 Describe the level of management you speak to in this script

 How did you request a conversation / meeting with them?
 What policies or procedures may you refer to in this discussion?
 How would you request assistance from this person?
 When would you request assistance from this person?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

10. (a) Identify eight types of medication equipment that should be checked before proceeding to
administration:
(b) What is cross infection? Provide 2 examples
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

11. Specify five procedures that should be followed for the assurance of safety when disposing of and
handling sharps:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

12. The following policy is taken from NSW Health website and details the protocols for Infection Prevention
and Control, please read the policy information and answer the below questions:
(https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2017_013.pdf)
Infection Prevention and Control Policy
Summary This Policy Directive outlines practices required to minimise the risk of patients, visitors,
volunteers and health workers (HWs) acquiring a healthcare associated infection, multi-resistant organism
colonisation or communicable disease.
Document type Policy Directive
Document number PD2017_013
Publication date 07 June 2017
Author branch Clinical Excellence Commission
Branch contact (02) 9269 5603
Replaces PD2007_036; PD2010_058; PD2009_030; PD2007_084; PD2005_414
Review date 07 June 2022
Policy manual Not applicable
File number D17/2444
Status Active
Functional group Clinical/Patient Services - Medical Treatment, Nursing and Midwifery
Personnel/Workforce - Industrial and Employee Relations
Population Health - Communicable Diseases, Infection Control
Applies to Affiliated Health Organisations, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Cancer Institute, Chief
Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Community Health Centres, Dental Schools and Clinics,
Environmental Health Officers of Local Councils, Government Medical Officers, Local Health Districts, Ministry of
Health, NSW Ambulance Service, NSW Health Pathology, Private Hospitals and day Procedure Centres, Public
Health System Support Division, Public Health Units, Public Hospitals, Specialty Network
Governed Statutory Health Corporations
Distributed to Divisions of General Practice, Environmental Health Officers of Local Councils, Government Medical
Officers, Health Associations Unions, Ministry of Health, NSW Ambulance Service, Private Hospitals and Day
Procedure Centres, Public Health System, Tertiary Education Institutes
Audience All staff from NSW Health Organisations; Affiliated Health Organisations; NSW Ministry of
Health
Purpose
The primary purpose of the NSW Health Infection Prevention and Control Policy is to provide leadership to NSW
Health Organisations (including Affiliated Health Organisations) on how to effectively prevent, manage and
control healthcare associated infections (HAIs), in order to minimise the adverse health impacts on patients
treated within health care and reduce the burden of HAIs.

Student Notes:

Mandatory requirements
Local infection prevention and control documents are to align with the principles outlined in this Policy Directive
and are consistent with the principles and practices outlined within the NSW Infection Prevention and Control
Practice Handbook (this will be referred to as ‘Handbook’)
Infection prevention and control professionals

 Provide leadership in infection prevention and control surveillance and reporting
 Provide advice on infection prevention and control within their health organisation
 Provide leadership in the management of HAIs or other transmission risks and in the communication of
these risks to health workers, patients, volunteers, carers and visitors.
Health Workers
 Comply with the requirements of this policy.
Questions:
a. Does this policy include implementation in public and private NSW hospitals?
b. Name 3 health services the information is distributed to?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

c. What is the responsibility of a health care worker and this policy?
d. When can we obtain information relating to principles and practices?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

13. Specify two pros and two cons which are associated with each of the following medication routes:
 Oral
 Nebulised
 Subcutaneous
 Topical
Route/method Pros Con
Oral
(e.g. capsules, liquids,
powders, tablets,
wafers)
Nebulised
Subcutaneous
Topical
(e.g. lotions and creams,
ointments, patches)
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

14. (a) Identify and provide a brief description for the purposes of these commonly prescribed medications:
 Generic Zocor
 Lisinopril
 Albuterol
 Duloxetine
 Glatiramer acetate
 Pegfilgrastim
(b) How should the following forms of medication be stored?

 Generic Zocor
 Aripiprazole
 Albuterol
 Fluticasone
 Glatiramer acetate
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

15. (a) Convert the following quantities:

 3.5 kilograms into grams
 30 grams into milligrams
 4.5 litres into millilitres
(b) Imagine that you have been given an authorised documented request to administer 5mL of liquid
antibiotic per 20kg to a client. The client weighs 65kgs. Calculate the total volume of antibiotic you would
give this client for this dosage:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

16. Specify four tasks that may be carried out when preparing medications for administration.
17. (a) You are required to watch the following video and answer the below questions:
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoI_cJdtvoQ)
- Did the carer introduce herself in a friendly manner?

- Was the client identified? Describe how you would complete the identification process
- Do you think the conversation was appropriate? Please explain
- Were the questions encouraging communication?
- What would you do communicate differently if anything? Please explain
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Specify four duties which may have to be performed when preparing the client for assistance with
administration of medication:
(c) Describe a conversation you would have with your client explaining an administration procedure to
them
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(d) Identify five rules that should be followed when explaining the administration procedure to the
client:
18. (a) Referring to organisational guidelines, identify five checks that should be carried out prior to the
administration of medication.
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Specify five types of medication which must be double checked prior to administration:
(c) Provide five examples of recognised medication groups and categories?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

19. (a) Identify four examples of physical or behavioural changes which may indicate the need to report to
the delegating health professional:
(b) Activity - Lorraine has slipped and fallen backwards a couple of days ago. She has hit her head quite
hard but did not require hospitalisation, no stitches or medical intervention, as she said she was alright.
Lorraine is generally a quiet lady, but always ready for a small chat and socialising in the common area
and dining room.
Today, when it’s time to give her afternoon medication, Barry the carer finds it difficult to wake her. Barry
calls her name gently and picks up her arm for a response. Barry finally wakes her and persuades her to
take the medication. Half an hour later, another care worker, Carly, finds Lorraine unresponsive.
What are the physical changes that has been identified? What should be reported in this case? Who
should they be reported to?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(c) How may the following factors affect the action of drugs?
 Disease
 Processes
 Nutrition
 Hydration
20. Identify three administration duties that fall within the scope of your professional responsibilities:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

21. (a) Which “rights of medication” are recognised within a healthcare organisation?
(b) Identify the procedures for the administration of these forms of medication:
 Capsules
 Tablets
 Liquids
 Drops
 Suppositories
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

22. Provide eight examples of assistance which may be required for the successful administration of
medications:
23. (a) Why should you supervise the client taking their medication?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) How should you confirm the ingestion/completion of self-administration?
(c) Activity - Sharon does not like the taste of any kind of tablet. After she has taken them, she will
sometimes hide them in her mouth and then spits them out when the staff have left the room.
Sharon gets quite defensive if carers ask to check her mouth. Each of the carers know to stay with her
while she is taking the medication. They sit and chat with her while she takes her tablets. They use
conversation to distract her from thinking about the taste of the tablet.
Once they think she has swallowed the tablets, they will ask a couple of questions and listens to her
speaking clearly so that they can be sure her mouth is clear.
Why is it important to supervise a person after administering medication?
What can you suggest or do if a person does not want to swallow a tablet?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

24. (a) What are the risks associated with administering medication that has passed the use-by date?
(b) Would there be an appropriate organisational policy / procedure in place for disposing used and
unused medications, containers?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

25. Provide three examples of signs that may be demonstrated by the client “when necessary” medications
are required:
26. (a) Provide five examples of information regarding medication administration that should be shared with
clients and carers:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) How do you know if a client understands the information you are providing them?
27. (a) Provide eight examples of potential adverse reactions to medication:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Choose two of the below medications and research side effects:
 Generic Zocor - Cholesterol reduction
 Lisinopril - Blood pressure management
 Albuterol - Asthma medication
 Duloxetine - Antidepressant
 Glatiramer acetate - Multiple sclerosis medication
 Pegfilgrastim - Neutropenia medication
28. (a) Why should you record individual responses to medication?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Identify three steps that may be taken as part of the emergency response for acute and adverse
reactions:
(c) Provide three examples of information that should be recorded upon the implementation of
emergency strategies:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

29. Identify eight signs of pain that should be reported to a health professional:
30. Identify the potentially adverse reactions to four different types of pain-relieving medication:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

31. (a) State four reasons why a client may refuse medication:
(b) Give three examples of incomplete ingestion:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(c) Which details should be reported to the supervising health professional upon the refusal or
incomplete ingestion of medication?
32. (a) Identify four possible reasons for the contamination of medication:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Which procedures should be followed for the safe and appropriate disposal of contaminated or out-of-
date medication?
33. Identify eight possible changes in condition of the client that must be immediately reported to a
supervisor or health professional:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

34. Identify four aspects of medication administration which inconsistencies may be associated with:
35. (a) Identify five requirements specified by the Australian guidelines for the prevention and control of
infection in healthcare which relate to the management of medication equipment and used containers:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) What kind of gloves should be worn in order to minimise the risk of infection in the medical
environment?
36. (a) What is a dose administration aid?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Why is it important to ensure that stocks of medical supplies are replenished before they run out?
37. (a) Identify three practices which may be followed for the safety and security of medication charts, care
plans, and treatment sheets:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Identify five aspects of confidentiality which relate to the storage of medication charts, care plans, and
treatment sheets:
38. (a) Identify five important aspects of ensuring the correct storage of medication:
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) General medication storage requirements are:
39. (a) What is Pharmacodynamics and how does it relate to the administration of medication?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

(b) Why shouldn’t warfarin and aspirin be administered in combination?
(c) Why are patients advised against the consumption of alcohol after the administration of pain relievers
and antibiotics?
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

40. Identify five symptoms of anaphylaxis
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Student Notes:

Assessment Item 2: Case Study
Identify the course of action the worker should take in each situation below.
Situation Course of action

The resident has been
complaining of dry, itchy eyes,
and needs drops of QID. They
wear glasses for their vision.
The resident is required to take 2

tablets of panadol for pain, but at
lunch time it was noticed that he
was choking on his food.
Resident has a rash on their back

and requires a small amount BD
of hydrozole on affected area.
Resident requires movicol every

morning for constipation relief.
Resident requires ural for a

urinary tract infection morning
and night.
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________
Student Notes:
Situation Course of action

Resident requires ear drops for

an ear infection at night time.
Resident requires 14 units of

Novorapid before and after
meals. (If blood sugar level is over
10mmol)
Resident requires nebuliser for

pneumonia BD.
Resident requires nasal spray

PRN- maximum 6 times daily.
Resident is diabetic and requires

their blood sugars to be checked
before and after meals.
Student Name:________________________________________________________________________________
Student Notes:

Assessment Item 3: Handwashing Activity

This practical activity will require you to demonstrate the step by step handwashing procedure which should be
followed in all health environments.
Demonstration Instructions for student mode of deliver
Classroom students to complete with trainer / assessor

Distance students required to video the handwashing demonstration
Traineeship students are required to have checklist completed by manager / supervisor
Demonstration completed date: _____/_______/_____ □ satisfactory □ un-satisfactory
Trainer / Assessor Comments:
Trainer / Assessor Name: ________________________________ Signature: ___________________________

Student Notes:

Assessment Item 4: Interview / Reporting Activity
You are required to speak to a person that has been placed on pain medication and record the following
information. If employed in the workplace you can complete this task with prior permission from management.
For students not employed in this industry, or unable to complete the task in the workplace, you are required to
speak to a nominated person you are familiar with, that is on pain relief medication. No names are recorded, this
activity is to demonstrate your understanding of changes in client’s conditions, reactions and reporting measures.
After completion of the interview, you are required to gain further information from your nominated person and
fill in relevant information into the pain management templates in the following section. If further space is
required for answers, please attach to this assessment.
Interview questions to be completed as a role play
1. Briefly describe the condition and how the person was referred to pain relief medication by a medical
professional?
2. Have you noticed any behavioural / physical changes when you have commenced taking the medication?

Student Notes:

3. Have you spoken to a medical professional about any reactions or changes since you commenced the
medication?
4. Are you aware of the side effects prior to commencing the medication? If so, what are they?
Nominated Person Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____/______/____
Trainer / Assessor Name: ________________________________ Signature: __________________________

Student Notes:

Medication Management Plan Examples
Family Name: Patient A
Given Name: Patient A
Address: 123 Home Street Homebush NSW
Date of birth: Sex □ female □ male
Any allergies or adverse drug reactions:
Date Issue Identified Proposed Action Person Responsible Date of Action Result of Action
Any urgent medication issues should be brought to the attention of the attending medical officer as soon as possible
using more direct forms of communication such as telephone or pager.
Family Name: Patient A
Given Name: Patient A
Address: 123 Home Street Homebush NSW
Date of birth: Sex □ female □ male
Sources of medicines list
Source Confirmed by Date Source Confirmed by Date
□ General Practitioner □ Own Medicines
□ Community Pharmacist □ Community Nurse
□ Patient / Carer □ Patient List
□ Nursing home □ Previous Admission
Any urgent medication issues should be brought to the attention of the attending medical officer as soon as possible
using more direct forms of communication such as telephone or pager.
Student Notes:

Assessment Activity 5 - Performance Activity

This task is required to be completed in a simulated environment provided by H&H and then onsite in an
approved work experience facility or as part of the student’s current employment. These are required to be
assessed by Registered Nurse, arranged by H&H.
The student must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of
this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the
candidate has:
 Safely administered medication to at least 10 different people

 Calculated medications with 100% accuracy and used the rights of medication and standard precautions
to administer medication, using each of the following routes or methods
 Documented the administration of medication according to legislative requirements and organisation
This is a practical activity which will require you to safely administer medication in at least 10 different scenarios.
You should fulfil the following requirements:
 Applying the rights of medication

 Consulting and confirming actions with an authorised practitioner at all relevant times
 Determining medication requirements
 Understanding and responding appropriately to orders and instructions for medication
 Calculating medications with 100% accuracy in readiness for administration using routes and methods,
including:
o oral
o sublingual/buccal
o dry powder inhalers
o metered dose/spacer inhalers
o nebulisers
o topical medications
o suppositories
o sub-cutaneous injection using pre-loaded syringes or pens
 Documented the administration of medication according to legislative requirements and organisation
You are required to complete the following pages in as much detail as possible for 10 demonstrations of safely
administering medication.
Prior to commencement, you are required to relate your knowledge of workplace policies and procedures that
are relevant to the safe administration of medication to your trainer / assessor.
This activity will need to be observed, and a signed record of this observation (completed by the trainer /
assessor) should be uploaded in your answer. It should detail what was done, when it was done, the completed
actions and the overall outcome of the tasks.
Student Notes:

Resident 1

Scenario:
The resident has been complaining of dry, itchy eyes, and needs 2 drops per eye. They wear glasses for
their vision.
Task to be completed by: Description Trainer / Assessor Comments

Student Name:
___________________________
Applied the rights of medication
Student consulted and confirmed

actions with an authorised
practitioner at all relevant times
Student determined medication

requirements
Student demonstrated an
understanding and responded
appropriately to orders and
instructions for medication
Student calculated medications

with 100% accuracy in readiness
for administration using routes
and methods, including (tick
appropriate route method):
o oral
o sublingual/buccal
o metered dose/spacer
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
o sub-cutaneous injection
o using pre-loaded syringes
or pens
Trainer / assessor observed the documentation of the administration of medication according to legislative
requirements and organisation procedures and policies
□ satisfactory □ un-satisfactory
Demonstration completed date: _____/_______/_____
Trainer / Assessor Name: ____________________________Signature: _____________________________
Resident 2
Scenario:
The resident is required to take 2 tablets of panadol for pain. This client has history of choking.

Student Name:
___________________________


requirements

o oral
o sublingual/buccal
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
or pens

Resident 3
Scenario:
Resident has a rash on their back and requires a small amount BD of hydrozole on affected area.

Student Name:
___________________________


requirements

o oral
o sublingual/buccal
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
or pens

Resident 4
Scenario:
Resident requires movicol every morning for constipation relief.

Student Name:
___________________________


requirements

o oral
o sublingual/buccal
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
or pens

Resident 5
Scenario:
Resident requires EpiPen for a severe allergic reaction

Student Name:
___________________________


requirements

o oral
o sublingual/buccal
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
or pens

Resident 6
Scenario:
Resident requires ear drops for an ear infection at night time.

Student Name:
___________________________


requirements

o oral
o sublingual/buccal
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
or pens

Resident 7
Scenario:
Resident requires 14 units of Novorapid before and after meals as their blood sugar level is over 10mmol

Student Name:
___________________________


requirements

o oral
o sublingual/buccal
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
or pens

Resident 8
Scenario:
Resident has asthma and requires the following:
o Dry powder inhaler
o Space inhaler

Student Name:
___________________________


requirements

o oral
o sublingual/buccal
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
or pens

Resident 9
Scenario:
Resident requires nasal spray

Student Name:
___________________________


requirements

o oral
o sublingual/buccal
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
or pens

Resident 10
Scenario:
Resident has asthma and requires nebuliser

Student Name:
___________________________


requirements

o oral
o sublingual/buccal
inhalers
o nebulisers
o suppositories
or pens

Checklist Instructions
1. For those students working in the industry, please ask your supervisor / manager to sign the third-party
section below after observing these skills
2. H&H Trainer/Assessors are to complete the comments section and signature below, after observing these
skills.
Student Practical Skills Observation – Third-Party Checklist (Supervisor / Manager)
Student Name: Date:
Task Descriptions Yes No

Does the student access and read information to enable identification of substance
incompatibilities based on care plan and delegation?
Does the student identify environmental and time management issues that may impact on or
contraindicate administration of medication?
Does the student report potential risks related to medication administration to delegating
health professional?
Does the student confirm client identity and if any allergies exist?
Does the student identify drugs and poisons schedules and classifications as determined by
law?
Does the student pro-actively identify any limitations in own capability in relation to
undertaking delegated medication administration function and report to delegating health
professional?
Does the student confirm delegating health professionals authority to proceed with delegation
of medication administration according to organisation policies, guidelines and protocols and
jurisdictional legislative and regulatory requirements?
Does the student clarify own role and limitations in providing assistance with medication
administration with delegating health professional?
Does the student check that all equipment, including dose administration aids, are complete,
ready for use, up to date and tamper free before proceeding?
Does the student follow infection control procedures?
Does the student confirm medication administration route and procedure?
Does the student confirm purpose and function of prescribed medications from care plans and
delegating health professional?
Does the student accurately calculate medication dosages according to authorised documented
request?
Does the student prepare medications according to delegated role and in line with legal and
environmental guidelines?
Does the student greet and identify client according to organisation procedures and prepare for
medication administration?
Does the student check client medication according to organisation guidelines and the
delegation from the health professional?
Does the student accurately explain the administration procedure to the client?
Does the student prior to the administration of medication, check the client for any physical or
behavioural changes that may indicate the need to report to delegating health professional?
Does the student administer medications as delegated within role responsibility?
Does the student administer medications according to "rights of medication", specific
requirements from the form prescribed and in accordance with defined legislation, organisation
procedures, professional standards and prescriber s written instructions where available?

Task Descriptions Yes No

Does the student assist the client taking the medication as required and according to documented
procedures and professional standards?
Does the student oversee and observe the client when taking medication and confirm ingestion or
completion of administration?
Does the student dispose of all used and unused medication, containers, according to organisation
procedures?
Does the student identify signs from client "when necessary" medications might be required, then
inform delegating health practitioner and act in accordance with organisation s policies, procedures,
delegation and role responsibility?
Does the student record administration of medications according to organisation policy?
Does the student provide accurate information to clients and carers on medication administration,
including possible side effects as per instructions of the delegating health professional?
Does the student identify possible acute and delayed adverse reactions to medications, respond within
role responsibility and report to supervisor or health professional?
Does the student implement emergency response for identified acute and delayed adverse reactions
within role responsibility?
Does the student record and report response to emergency strategies?
Does the student identify signs of a client experiencing pain and report to health professional?
Does the student observe and record client response to pain relieving medication and report to health
professional?
Does the student report medication refusal or incomplete ingestion to supervising health professional
according to organisation s procedures and protocols?
Does the student clearly identify contaminated or out of date medication and implement organisation s
procedures for safe and appropriate disposal?
Does the student observe and record changes in the client s condition according to the organisation s
guidelines and report to supervisor and health professional?
Does the student record and report any inconsistencies according to delegation and organisation
guidelines and procedures?
Does the student manage medication equipment and used containers according to infection control
guidelines?
Does the student complete arrangements and procedures to replenish dose administration aids and
supplies?
Does the student store medication charts, care plans and treatment sheets according to the organisation
s procedures?
Does the student complete medication storage procedures in compliance with legislation and own role
responsibility?
Assessor Comments:
Satisfactory  Unsatisfactory 
Trainer / Assessor Name: Signature:

Supervisor / Manager: Signature:


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Student Email Address:

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Student Assessment Cover Sheet

Unit Name: Administer and monitor medications

Trainers/Assessors to complete this section

Assessor Overall Comments:

Student Assessment Booklet: Satisfactory  Unsatisfactory  Date: ___________

FINAL RESULT:  Competent  Not Yet Component  Withdrawn

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Assessment Item Check List

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Resubmission Outcome: Satisfactory  Unsatisfactory 

Student name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Assessment Item 2 – Case Study

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Resubmission Outcome: Satisfactory  Unsatisfactory 

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Student name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Assessment Item 4 – Interview / Reporting Activity

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Student name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Assessment Item 5 – Performance Activity

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Recognition of Prior Learning /Credit Transfer Instructions

Submitting Your Own Work

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How a trainer/assessor determines the assessment item results:

Overall Unit of Competency results:

Assessment items results (for example theory only):

Appeals against Assessment Results

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Classroom □ Traineeship □ Distance □ Other □ ______________

I (as the student) confirm my readiness to be assessed □

By signing this checklist, the student acknowledges the assessment requirements.

Student Signature: ________________________________________Date: __________________

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Elements and Performance Criteria

1.3 Report potential risks related to medication administration to

1.4 Confirm client identity and if any allergies exist

1.5 Identify drugs and poisons schedules and classifications as

Student Signature: ______________________Date: