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 and aspirin 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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Purpose of the analgesic drug is explained to casualty
Casualty is advised as to use of the analgesic drug and its potential impact
Casualty consent to administer treatment is obtained
Analgesic drug is administered, in accordance with industry standards and protocols
Casualty is continuously monitored whilst administering analgesic drug
Casualty's need for pain relief is identified
Secure storage of analgesic drug is accessed, in accordance with organisational procedures
Purpose of the analgesic drug is explained to casualty
Details of incident including analgesic drug administration are communicated to medical personnel
Unused analgesic drugs are disposed of, in accordance with organisational procedures

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