CHCSS00070

Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

This skill set will give you the essential, entry-level skills you need to safely support a client to self-administer medication in a range of health care settings.

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STUDY LOCATIONS North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 02 Feb 2026 Duration: 8 weeks View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$60

Subsidised

$160

Full Fee

$630

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Course overview

Develop the essential, entry-level skills you need to safely support a client to self-administer medications. This skill set will prepare you to provide medication assistance in the community services and health care industries.

In this introductory course you'll learn basic information about the human body, how to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy bodily functions, and use and interpret information that includes references to client anatomy and physiology. You'll also discover how to prepare for and provide medication assistance, complete medication documentation, and support clients to self-administer medication.

Successful completion of this skill set will prepare you to seek work providing medication assistance in a range of community services and health care contexts.

What can I do?

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Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

Skill sets defined

Sometimes you need skills, but don't need a full qualification. That’s where skill sets can help. A skill set is one or more competencies grouped together to give you the skills and knowledge to perform practical tasks. They can be non-accredited resulting in a statement of participation, or accredited resulting in a statement of attainment.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete all units listed below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP001

Recognise healthy body systems

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.
UNIT NAME
Recognise healthy body systems

UNIT CODE
HLTHPS006

Assist clients with medication

UNIT CODE :
HLTHPS006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance, and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication.
UNIT NAME
Assist clients with medication

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	On campus with some online	01 Jun 2026	8 weeks	Part time 1 day per week, dates scheduled on enrolment	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Cairns On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 01 Jun 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 8 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day per week, dates scheduled on enrolment The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville - Pimlico	On campus with some online	01 Jun 2026	8 weeks	Part time 1 day per week, dates scheduled on enrolment	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Townsville - Pimlico On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 01 Jun 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 8 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day per week, dates scheduled on enrolment The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Choose your study location

Online with on campus practical training

Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)	02 Feb 2026	8 weeks	Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA)	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 8 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA) The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)	02 Feb 2026	8 weeks	Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA)	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 8 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA) The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)	27 Apr 2026	8 weeks	Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA)	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Apr 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 8 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA) The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)	27 Apr 2026	8 weeks	Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA)	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 27 Apr 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 8 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA) The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)	20 Jul 2026	8 weeks	Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA)	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 20 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 8 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA) The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)	20 Jul 2026	8 weeks	Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA)	Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 20 Jul 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 8 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 2 x zoom classes per week plus on campus 1 day (date TBA) The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $60 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $160 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $630 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

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Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set (CHCSS00070)

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Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set

COURSE CODE: CHCSS00070

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How can I pay for this course?

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Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support and are currently employed in industry as access is required to a Registered or Enrolled Nurse (Med) or registered Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to sign off practical in the workplace.

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Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Students must wear neat comfortable clothing with enclosed shoes for the practical sessions.

Important information

You can only apply for one skill set at a time. Once you have completed you can apply for another.

During the course you will be required to complete 2 practical face-to-face workshops of 3 hours per workshop. These workshops will be scheduled throughout the duration of the course and you will be advised when to attend.

You will also be required to complete one day in industry and have a third party report completed in order to meet the workplace assessment requirements.

It is expected that you will complete on average 3 hours per week of self directed learning to meet study and assessment requirements.

To be eligible for the Career Boost subsidised price, you must:

be an existing worker in the Community Services Industry and Health Industry, (which includes parents and unpaid carers of NDIS participants.) Evidence must be supplied prior to enrolment.
be aged 15 years or over, and be no longer at school;
permanently reside in Queensland;
be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
not hold a certificate IV or higher-level qualification completed within the last 10 years, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training; and
not be enrolled in another qualification, not including foundation skills training.

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Skill sets defined

Core units

Cairns

Townsville - Pimlico

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Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Resources required

Important information

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Related courses

Certificate III in Individual Support

Careers

Certificate III in Individual Support

Careers

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Careers