In 4 Training offers Pain Management to participants who want to gain the competency required to administer restricted analgesics as part of a medically supervised first responder organisation.
This unit of competency involves 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 unit is applicable for personnel from emergency services, volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service.
Licensing requirements for the storage and administration of drugs may apply.
Requirements for the storage and administration of drugs must be applied in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, Australian Standards, and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Those required to have this training as part of their employment and have the necessary equipment available; those wanting to gain additional skills which may help toward future employment; those prepared to utilize their skills, knowledge and equipment where available.
- Workplace first aider
- Workplace first responder
- Lifeguard
- ERT (Emergency Response Team)
Volunteer community options
- State Emergency Service
- Rural Fire Service
- Local football / soccer / Netball club
- Scout / Guide leaders
- School events
- Motor cross
- Marathons
- Rodeo’s
- A current Provide First Aid certificate HLTAID011
- It is recommended that you have completed a minimum of Year 10 or equivalent and have a good level of English reading and writing skills
- 5 hours face-to-face training
- This course has a combination of theory and practical
- Emerald (minimum of 5 candidates)
Licensing requirements for the storage and administration of drugs may apply.
Requirements for the storage and administration of drugs must be applied in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, Australian Standards, and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Occupational First Aider
Annual Refresher required for this course.