Safety Fire and Medical Australia

First Aid & Medical-Related Courses

PUAEME008

Provide Pain Management

Nationally Recognised Certificate
Fast Certificate Turnaround
Experienced and Certified Instructors
Flexible Learning Options
Industry Validated

Course Description

The unit PUAEME008 – Provide Pain Management – equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to administer basic pain relief in emergency situations. This unit is essential for emergency responders, first aiders, and personnel such as firefighters, paramedics, and workplace first aid officers who are required to manage pain in injured individuals until professional medical help arrives.

Throughout the course, participants will learn how to assess a patient’s pain level, administer pain relief according to protocols, and monitor the patient’s response to treatment. The course 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. Participants will also be taught how to communicate effectively with patients, ensuring their comfort while following legal and medical guidelines for administering pain relief.

This unit is ideal for emergency services personnel, first aiders, and workers in high-risk environments such as construction, remote areas, or sports settings, where managing pain is a critical part of first aid response.

Upon completing PUAEME008 – Provide Pain Management, participants will be able to confidently assess and manage pain in emergency situations, ensuring the well-being and comfort of the patient until advanced medical care is available. This training is crucial for enhancing patient care and improving outcomes in emergency situations.

Units Delivered

Cost: $125.00

PUAEME008 – Provide Pain Management

Additional Information

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Entry Requirements

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

Hold the pre-requisite unit HLTAD011 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 Activities

Performance tasks and 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: