This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to administer analgesics to provide pain management as part of a medically supervised first responder organisation. Personnel from emergency services, volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service often require this unit.
It 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.
This comprehensive training covers:
This nationally recognised course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to administer analgesics to provide pain management in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
What You’ll Learn:
This course is ideal for:
Emergency response personnel
Workplace emergency response team members
Medically supervised first responder organisations
Miners
A well-prepared first responder response to pain management can prevent escalation, minimise risks, and ensure a swift and safe resolution. This course provides:
Practical, real-world training in responding to medical emergencies
Instruction from experienced emergency response professionals
Hands-on exercises to reinforce early intervention procedures
A nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion
To successfully complete this course, participants must demonstrate competency in:
Recognising and reporting emergency situations within a facility
Responding effectively to emergency warnings and evacuation procedures
Maintaining personal and group safety in emergency conditions
Following workplace emergency procedures in compliance with regulations
Upon completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment, confirming their ability to provide pain management effectively and safely.
This training is available in different delivery formats to accommodate workplace needs:
Face-to-face training: Typically 5 hours, including practical exercises
Blended learning: Online theoretical components combined with in-person practical assessments
Enhance your emergency preparedness with our Respond to Facility Emergencies course. Enrol today to gain the confidence and skills needed to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
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The following units will be included in your certificate:
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are a guide.
| Refresher min. duration | 4 Hours |
| Blended min. duration | N/A |
| Face-to-face min. duration | 5 Hours |
| Online with face-to-face min. duration | 45 minutes |
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Please contact us if you cannot meet the Entry Requirements before enrolling.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate provided on completion of both – nil recognition can be given if you fail to complete one or both tasks.
This certificate does not require renewal
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Practical scenarios:
Documentation:
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.
