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PUAEME008

Provide pain management

Nationally Recognised Training
Experienced and Certified Instructors
High-quality assessment materials
Flexible Learning Options

About this course

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to administer analgesics to provide pain management as part of a medically supervised first responder organisation. Personnel from emergency services, volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service often require this unit.

It includes identifying the need for analgesia; accessing, preparing and administering restricted pain relief such as aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol, methoxyflurane (commonly referred to as the “green whistle”) and Entonox to medically endorsed protocols; performing casualty handovers and completing analgesic use requirements including a Drug Register.

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by the training provider.
Please contact us for more information.

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • Hold the pre-requisite unit HLTAD011 Provide First Aid
  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
  • Learning: Listen, ask questions, and practise new things until I understand them.
    • Reading: Read and make sense of everyday instructions, labels, and basic medical information.
    • Writing: Write short notes or complete simple forms to explain what happened.
    • Oral communication: Speak clearly and calmly when explaining something or asking for help.
    • Numeracy: Use numbers to work out simple amounts or timings in everyday situations.
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 3.5 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal.

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Practical scenarios: 

  • Scenario 1 – Pain management and handover to paramedics
  • Scenario 2 – Pain management (methoxyflurane or Entonox) and handover to paramedics
  • Performance Task – Drug Register Update

Documentation: 

  • Incident Report
  • Drug register

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Delivery Options

Onsite or Onsite + Online

Units Delivered

Duration

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

  • Refresher face-to-face contact time of at least 4 Hours
  • Face-to-Face face-to-face contact time of at least 5 Hours
  • Online with face-to-face assessment face-to-face contact time of at least 45 Mins
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All Nationally Recognised Training conducted by Paradigm Medical Australia is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO number 90909