PUAEME005 Provide pain management

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to administer restricted analgesics to provide pain management as part of a medically supervised first responder organisation. It includes identifying the need for analgesia; accessing, preparing and administering restricted pain relief and aspiring according to medically endorsed protocols; performing casualty handovers and completing analgesic use requirements.

The course is suitable for personnel from or learners wishes to be employed in emergency services, volunteer organisations or organisation that provide a medically supervised first aid service.

Licensing requirements for the storage and administration of drugs may apply.

Course information:

Must hold HLTAID003 Provide first aid

Award issued:

participants who are deemed competent upon completing all the course requirements (theory and practical assessments) will receive a Statement of Attainment in:
- PUAEME005 Provide pain management

Course requirements:

all participants must have a moderate level of English to be able to complete the course
all participants must hold HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

Course duration: Online + face-to-face

Assessment requirements:

Participants will be provided with an assessment workbook which contains the theory assessments and details of the practical assessments.

the theory assessment consists of multiple-choice quizzes
the practical assessment consists of practical exercises, workplace-based scenarios

Topics included in the assessments:
- Preparing appropriate dosage of analgesic (include checking contraindications and precautions)
- Apply WHS requirements
- Display good communication skills
- Follow medically endorsed protocols, and comply with legislation
- Monitor casualty
- Demonstrate effective handover
- Secure analgesic drugs in storage facility
- Organisational documentation, policies and procedures
- Manufacturers’ guidelines
- Principles of casualty pain assessment and management

Essential outcomes: