Course in Supporting People with Disability to Use Medications (22558VIC)

This accredited course is a Victorian State accredited course developed to address skills development associated with the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). 

The course structure developed by ONCALL Training College reflects the skills and knowledge required to perform the work function regardless of the individual student’s pathway into the course or pre-existing skills and knowledge of the allied health or disability sectors. Credit and/or RPL is offered to entrants to the course to recognise their existing capabilities.  

There are 3 options payment options:

• Option 1: If eligible for Australian Government's Skills First Funding, the course will be at no charge, but you must meet the below criteria:

Be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen

• Option 2: If you ARE a current employee of Oncall Or are going through the onboarding process, the course is at no cost

Please note: if you are NOT an Australian citizen or resident, the course will still be at no charge to you

• Option 3: If you are NOT an Oncall employee and not eligible for funding, the cost of the course is $553

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*(Discount applies to staff of ONCALL and partner organisations)
Please note: All course dates are subject to change dependent on student numbers.

Course Code

Course Details 

Length:  2-4 hours of theory Online and self-study followed

                by a 1-day workshop - 9.30 am to 3.30 pm 

Location: 

• ONCALL Training College
• Mobile delivery throughout Victoria 

Course Content

• Legislation, Standards and Guidelines 
• Duty of care, your role and responsibilities
• Understanding the use of medication
• Medication types
• Preparing to assist and supporting safe use of medication
• Medication Errors and Emergency processes
• Risks and classifications
• Infection control and reducing harm
• Providing support to clients.

Additional Information

• All course material and online theory provided.
• At the successful completion of the workshop, participants are given a certificate of completion. 
• All courses are delivered by qualified trainers and assessors with relevant sector experience.
• All courses require an in-class assessment.

• “This is a skill set VIC accredited course with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job.

• Students will be required to complete a "Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)" evaluation to determine suitability for the course.

• Students must undertake a "Pre-Training Review" prior to course commencement to determine suitability for the course.

• Students are required to be able to access a computer, internet, printer and moderate digital technology skills to conduct online and virtual course requirements.

• Participants must be working in the sector as a Disability Support Worker. This course will be coordinated by an employer for a group of staff to be trained, rather than a public course for individuals to enrol in.