HLTHPS003 — Maintain medication stocks

1 Monitor medication stock levels

• 1.1Conduct an inventory of medications against required stock levels according to instructions from health professional and established procedures
• 1.2Take action to ensure medications beyond expiry date are not used, in line with organisation guidelines
• 1.3Correctly interpret information about cold chain requirements and monitor and maintain cold chain according to medication needs
• 1.4Monitor and update medication stock in the health practitioner’s bag according to instructions from health professional

2 Order stock

• 2.1Identify potential shortfalls in stock levels and take action to ensure stock is replenished in a timely manner under direction from health professionals
• 2.2Accurately complete stock orders according to procedures as required

3 Handle and store medication stocks

• 3.1Handle medications according to scope of own role and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
• 3.2Unpack medication orders and check items and quantities against order for accuracy
• 3.3Store medications according to manufacturer’s recommendations
• 3.4Dispose of medications in accordance with regulatory requirements and health professional instructions

4 Maintain medication documentation

• 4.1Maintain accurate log books of medications in accordance with legislative requirements
• 4.2Maintain accurate documentation of cold chain management

What does an assessment tool for HLTHPS003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTHPS003 needs to address all 18 unit components: 4 elements with 12 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTHPS003?

Auditori pulls the current release of HLTHPS003 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for HLTHPS003 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing HLTHPS003 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of HLTHPS003, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.