Elements and Performance Criteria

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

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