Fee Free Tafe
Fee Free Tafe
Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2025.
To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:
- a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
- of working age
*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.
Fee-Free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free training places to eligible Tasmanians wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of funded Fee Free* places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.
Course overview
Back to Health & Community ServicesLocations
- North
- Alanvale
- North West
- Burnie
- South
- Clarence
Attendance options
- Short course
Study type
- Mixed Learning
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to safely assist clients with medication.
This course is suited to individuals that hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support, or are working in various care and support roles in health care settings and who wish to develop skills in assisting clients with medication.
In this 6-week online course (plus one face-to-face on campus practical assessment) you will learn how to safely assist a person with medication administration. You will also learn about:
- commonly used medications and potential side effects
- the safe administration of oral medication, drops, lotions and creams and the relationship between medications and body systems
- medication administration legislation and guidelines for the residential, community and disability settings.
Successful completion of this skill set will qualify you to assist clients with medication in a range of health care settings.
This skill set consists of the following units:
- HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication and
- HLTAAP001 – Recognise Healthy Body Systems
Talk to us about how we can customise this skill set for your employees or business.
Locations, dates & times
Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply/Enquire |
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North | ||||
Alanvale | 10 Feb 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 | Short course Online theory with an individual practical assessment at Alanvale Campus around week 4. | Mixed Learning | Enquire now |
South | ||||
Clarence | 11 Feb 2025 - 25 Mar 2025 | Short course Online theory with an individual practical assessment on Clarence campus around week 4. | Mixed Learning | Enquire now |
North West | ||||
Burnie | 10 Feb 2025 - 2 Apr 2025 | Short course Online theory with an individual practical assessment at Burnie Campus around week 4. | Mixed Learning | Enquire now |
Burnie | 14 Apr 2025 - 4 Jun 2025 | Short course Online theory with an individual practical assessment at Burnie Campus around week 4. | Mixed Learning | Enquire now |
Burnie | 23 Jun 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 | Short course Online theory with an individual practical assessment at Burnie Campus around week 4. | Mixed Learning | Enquire now |
Burnie | 25 Aug 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 | Short course Online theory with an individual practical assessment at Burnie Campus around week 4. | Mixed Learning | Enquire now |