Anaphylaxis Management

Level 3 Award

1 Day Course

Anaphylactic shock, or anaphylaxis, is a life-threatening, serious allergic reaction to an allergen such as food substances or insect stings. If it is not treated appropriately, it may cause death.

This training is for qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders to enable them to recognise and treat anaphylaxis safely and effectively. This course is suitable for all First Aiders and healthcare professionals, as well as those in a high risk environment where such medication is available.

Duration

This is a classroom-based course of 6 contact hours. Dependent on the learner’s experience, there may well be some pre-course or post-course reading.

Numbers

Minimum participants: 4

Maximum participants: 12

Participants must be at least 16 years of age.

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Certification

A range of assessment methods are used, including, practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).

This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew the qualification, learners will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that during the 3-year period, the learners attend annual refresher courses.

Syllabus

Our Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis course covers a range of subjects, including:

  • Describe anaphylaxis

  • Identify triggers for anaphylaxis

  • Describe life threatening problems associated with the airway, breathing, circulation, disability (neurological status) or exposure (skin and mucosal changes)

  • Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injectors

  • Conduct an initial assessment using the ABCDE approach

  • Demonstrate a recovery position

  • Demonstrate resuscitation for adult and/or child

  • Recognise the need to use an auto-injector

  • Prepare medication for administration during anaphylaxis treatment

  • Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector using a training device

  • Safely dispose of sharps according to agreed ways of working

  • Handover the casualty to a medical professional

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