Each Disability Service Provider will have their own requirements and policy regarding minimum training standards and requirements. It is important to confirm these requirements with your organisation.
In Tasmania the Disability Services Medication Framework requires that all Disability Support Workers assisting with the administration of medication possess qualifications in first aid, healthy body systems and the administration of medication that is delivered by an RTO.
The minimum requirement includes the following units:
HLTAID011 Provide first aid; and
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems; and*
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication*
* These can be completed together as CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skillset.