Course Overview
The PUAEME008 Provide Pain Management course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to assess and manage pain and safely administer restricted analgesics as part of a medically supervised first responder service.
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Participants will learn how to identify when pain relief may be required, assess contraindications and precautions, prepare and administer analgesics in accordance with medically endorsed protocols, monitor the casualty and complete appropriate documentation and clinical handover.
This course is designed for personnel working within emergency services, volunteer organisations and medically supervised first aid services who may be required to provide pain management as part of their first aid response.
Course Structure
The Provide Pain Management course is delivered in person by one of our highly skilled trainers at our facility in Clyde North or at your workplace (minimum numbers required for onsite training)
Pre-Requisites
A current HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid qualification is a prerequisite for this course.
RTO Entry Requirement
Students must satisfactorily complete a language, numeracy and literacy assessment prior to or on course commencement to assess capacity to meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the course.
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Students will also need to have the physical capacity to undertake the practical components of this course
Delivery
Delivery modes include classroom lead training sessions, self paced learning activities and written assessments.
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All courses run by Medx Medical are facilitated by Australasia Fire & Emergency Response College registered trainers under RTO No. 45251
Training
The course is facilitated by a highly experienced training team, and includes trainer presentations, small group work, independent self paced and lots of opportunity for practical hands on activities.
Assessment
​A range of assessment methods are used to monitor student progress and assess competence. Knowledge checks and practical skill demonstrations are used across all units, some units also require written activities to be completed. Throughout the course trainers are available to assist and support students in their learning journey and in the completion of assessment requirements.
Employment Outcomes
Students who are successful in gaining this qualification can expect to be eligible for jobs that require first aid qualifications.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Medx Medical - Via - Australasia Fire & Emergency Response College is committed to recognising knowledge and skills acquired through work experience, education, training and life experiences. Call our Training Department on 1300 942 009 for a personalised RPL kit.
Pricing
Course fee - PUAEME008 - Provide Pain Management - $175 per person