Course Overview
Duration: 2 Hours
Cost : From $180
Course Delivery Mode: Blended. Online theory and quizzes with 2 hours face to face practical training.
About This Couse:
Students completing this course will gain the skills and knowledge required to administer restricted analgesics to provide pain management as part of a medically supervised first responder organisation.
It includes identifying the need for analgesia; accessing, preparing and administering restricted pain relief such as analgesics according to medically endorsed protocols; performing casualty handovers and completing analgesic use requirements.
The course is applicable for personnel from emergency services, volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service.
Important Information:
We suggest that you wear comfortable casual clothing, as the practical nature of the demonstrations and practice may possibly require bending, kneeling and lying on the floor.
Units Covered:
- PUAEME008 Provide Pain Management
Training and assessment are done on behalf of ABC First Aid, RTO 3399
What You Will Learn
- Patient assessment of casualty’s vital signs and levels of pain.
- Understanding the relevant legislation and industry standards, including the access and storage of the analgesic drug.
Course Prerequisites
Learners must hold a current HLATID011 Provide first aid statement of attainment to attend this course. Learners will require English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Assessment Requirements:
Assessment activities will include a knowledge test and practical assessments including CPR and First Aid techniques. Students will also complete scenarios in a simulated environment.