PUAEME008 – Provide pain management
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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.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
- PUAEME008 – Provide pain management
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
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 |
Entry Requirements
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 HLTAID011 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.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal.
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
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 for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
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.
Core Skill Requirements
Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
| Learning | I can listen, ask questions, and practise new things until I understand them. |
| Reading | I can read and make sense of everyday instructions, labels, and basic medical information. |
| Writing | I can write short notes or complete simple forms to explain what happened. |
| Oral Communication | I can speak clearly and calmly when explaining something or asking for help. |
| Numeracy | I can use numbers to work out simple amounts or timings in everyday situations. |
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
