PUAEME005A – PROVIDE PAIN MANAGEMENT

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. The course is typically relevant for personnel from emergency services and/or volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service.

Book with Business Wise First Aid Training for:

• Paramedic Trainers
• Nationally accredited
• Training customised to your workplace needs
• Includes use of Defibrillator
• Very practical and hands on
• Fun, relaxed and interesting

PUAEME005A Provide Pain Management Includes:

Required Skills

• Communicate with casualty to provide comfort and instruction in use of analgesic drugs as required
• Complete written logs and documentation
• Request for an ambulance and/or medical assistance according to relevant circumstances and report casualty condition
• Use literacy and numeracy skills as required to read, interpret and apply guidelines and protocols

Required Knowledge

• Contraindications and precautions for the use of analgesic drugs
• Organisational permits for the use of restricted analgesic drugs
• Organisational protocols and standard operating procedures covering the storage and administration of restricted drugs
• Relevant legislation covering the storage and administration of restricted drugs
• Safety procedures for the operation of pressurised gases as relevant to available analgesics
• State/territory regulatory requirements for the currency of skills and knowledge

On Successful Completion of the Course You will Receive:

• First Aid Manual
• A Laminated certificate showing a Statement of Attainment in
  PUAEME005A Provide Pain Management.

Further information about this course including Elements and Performance Criteria can be found at www.training.gov.au.