Provide Pain Management

PUAEME008

About this course

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.

Units of competency

Upon completion of this course, the following unit(s) will be issued by ABC Licence Training Pty LTD – RTO 3399

  • PUAEME008 – Provide pain management

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au.

Our Standard Face-to-Face Course provide comprehensive training, combining online pre-course learning (where applicable) with in-person training, allowing students sufficient time to develop the knowledge and practical skills required. This delivery is ideal for first-time participants who have not previously completed the course. Throughout the training, students receive thorough instruction, demonstration and hands-on practice before undertaking their practical assessments, ensuring they feel prepared and confident.

The Standard Course is also recommended for students who would benefit from additional time to practise their skills before assessment.

Course Details

Course delivery

This course is offered as a face-to-face course. Pre-course learning is required.

Course duration​

  • Standard: Up to 2 hours pre course learning + 4 hours completed face to face
  • Express: Up to 2 hours pre course learning + up to 60 minutes completed face to face

Pre-requisites​

Learners will require English Language, Literacy, numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills.

Learners must hold a current HLATID011 Provide first aid statement of attainment to attend this course.

Entry requirements​

Learners undertaking the express course must have previously completed the PUAEME008 – Provide pain management (or its equivalent). Learners will be required to provide a copy of their expiring Statement of Attainment on the day of their face-to-face course.

Training requirements​

Face to face training consists of theory presentations and range of practical learning activities and scenarios.

Assessment requirements​

Assessment activities will include completion of a first aid incident report form and medication register. In addition, learners will be required to participate in practical scenarios including effective use of pain management and handover to paramedics.

Course renewal requirements​

There is no renewal recommendation set by industry for this course.

Course fees, payments and refunds

Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.

Student, support, complaints and appeals​

Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.