Assessor Resource

PUAEME005A
Provide pain management

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace covers the administration of restricted pain relief such as analgesics and aspirin, according to a medically endorsed protocol.

The unit is typically relevant for personnel from emergency services and/or volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service.

This unit covers the competency required to administer restricted analgesics as a part of a medically supervised first responder organisation.

State/territory licensing procedures for the storage and administration of drugs apply to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support

OR

HLTFA311A Apply first aid


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify appropriate situations to use analgesic drugs during first aid

safely administer analgesic drugs

accurately document storage and use of restricted analgesic drugs.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated within the requirements of a specific organisation with appropriate authority to administer restricted analgesic drugs in actual first aid situations or scenarios.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed within the requirements of a specific organisation with appropriate authority to administer restricted analgesic drugs in actual first aid situations or scenarios.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

protocols, operating procedures and organisational documentation relating to storage and use of restricted analgesic drugs from an organisation with appropriate approvals to use analgesic drug during first aid

analgesic equipment or relevant placebos used in the approved organisation

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate with casualty to provide comfort and instruction in use of analgesic drugs as required

complete written logs and documentation

request for an ambulance and/or medical assistance according to relevant circumstances and report casualty condition

use literacy and numeracy skills as required to read, interpret and apply guidelines and protocols

Required Knowledge

contraindications and precautions for the use of analgesic drugs

organisational permits for the use of restricted analgesic drugs

organisational protocols and standard operating procedures covering the storage and administration of restricted drugs

relevant legislation covering the storage and administration of restricted drugs

safety procedures for the operation of pressurised gases as relevant to available analgesics

state/territory regulatory requirements for the currency of skills and knowledge

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Available options for pain relief may include:

Entinox

heat treatment for penetrating marine creature injuries

ice for local skin pain

Methoxyflurane

reassurance

Contraindications may include:

already received maximum allowable dosage of drug

pre-existing medical conditions

specific injuries or illnesses

Precautions may include:

pre-existing medical conditions

specific injuries or illnesses

Secure storage may include:

drug safely secured in a first aid facility

drug safely secured in a vehicle

Required documentation may include:

drug register

treatment report form

Required standards may include:

manufacturer’s guidelines

organisational protocols

permits for use

state/territory legislation and regulations

Continuously monitoring casualty may include:

assessing vital signs such as:

level of consciousness

breathing rate

pulse rate

skin colour and temperature

remaining with casualty

Details may include:

casualty injuries

drugs administered such as:

type of drug

dosage of drug administered

time of drug administration

treatment provided

Record of treatment may include:

specific organisational first aid and drug administration form

written report

Relevant logs may include:

drug registers

incident report logs

operational logs

treatment logs

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Casualty's need for pain relief is identified. 
Available options to relieve casualty's pain are considered. 
Contraindications and precautions for use of analgesic drug are identified and use being appropriate for casualty is confirmed. 
Appropriate dosage for casualty is confirmed. 
Emergency medical aid is requested. 
Secure storage of analgesic drug is accessed. 
Required documentation is completed. 
Retrieval of correct drug within its expiry date is confirmed. 
Analgesic drug is prepared according to required standards. 
Purpose of the analgesic drug is explained to casualty. 
Casualty is instructed in the use of the analgesic drug. 
Casualty consent to administer treatment is obtained. 
Analgesic drug is administered according to required standards. 
Casualty is continuously monitored while administering analgesic drug. 
Details of incident including analgesic drug administration are communicated to medical personnel. 
Written record of treatment including analgesic drug and dosage is supplied to medical personnel according to required standards. 
Unused analgesic drugs are disposed of in accordance with required standards. 
Details of use of drugs are recorded in relevant logs in accordance with required standards. 
Debriefing/evaluation of incident is participated in. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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