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:
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Must hold HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Award issued:
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participants who are deemed competent upon completing all the course requirements (theory and practical assessments) will receive a Statement of Attainment in:
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PUAEME005 Provide pain management
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Course requirements:
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all participants must have a moderate level of English to be able to complete the course
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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.
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the theory assessment consists of multiple-choice quizzes
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the practical assessment consists of practical exercises, workplace-based scenarios
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Topics included in the assessments:
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Preparing appropriate dosage of analgesic (include checking contraindications and precautions)
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Apply WHS requirements
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Display good communication skills
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Follow medically endorsed protocols, and comply with legislation
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Monitor casualty
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Demonstrate effective handover
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Secure analgesic drugs in storage facility
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Organisational documentation, policies and procedures
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Manufacturers’ guidelines
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Principles of casualty pain assessment and management
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Essential outcomes:
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Identify need for analgesia
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Assess and prepare analgesic
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Administer analgesic
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Perform casualty handover
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Complete analgesic use requirements