Target students include people seeking 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.
This course is for students with existing First Aid experience or for those who are new to First Aid and comfortable learning in a blended delivery setting.
Salus Group Academy will assist all students in their efforts to complete training programs by all methods available and reasonable. Trainers are responsible for ensuring that all students are aware they can contact their trainer or other Salus Group Academy staff members if they are experiencing difficulties with any aspect of their studies. Staff will ensure students have access to the full resources of Salus Group Academy to assist them in achieving the required level of competency in all nationally recognised units of competency.
If a student is experiencing personal difficulties, training staff will encourage the student to contact Salus Group Academy management, who will provide discreet, personalised and confidential assistance according to the nature of the difficulties. If issues are impacting the student’s study, course deferral may be discussed.
Where a student’s needs exceed the capacity of the support services Salus Group Academy can offer, they will be referred to an appropriate external agency. These needs may be academic needs or personal needs. Extensive information regarding support agencies, resources and services may be sourced online. Salus Group Academy staff members will assist students to source appropriate support.
Students who demonstrate slow progress will be supported as required. Students can seek support at any time by discussing their needs with the trainer and assessor or staff at Salus Group Academy.
Full details of specialist support agencies Salus Group Academy may access are included in the Salus Group Academy Student Handbook.
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