Provide Pain Management covers the competency required to administer restricted analgesics as a part of a medically supervised first responder organisation. State/territory licensing procedures for the storage and administration of drugs apply to this unit. The application of this unit in the workplace covers the administration of restricted pain relief such as analgesics and aspirin‚ according to a medically endorsed protocol.
Target Audience:
This course is typically relevant for personnel from emergency services and/or volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service. Evidence of completion of the prerequisite unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is required prior commencing this course.
Learning Outcomes:
PUAEME005 Provide pain management
Learning Methods:
Program Benefits:
Content:
identify need for analgesia
access, prepare and dispose of analgesic
detail the principles of pain management
demonstrate basic pain management techniques
detail the safety considerations and procedures for administering methoxyflurane
administer methoxyflurane
complete documentation involved in the use of methoxyflurane