Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis

Who is this course aimed at:

An 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. When administering a medication, it is important to recognise and differentiate between allergic reactions and the potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions immediately. It is also essential to determine whether the individual has had an allergic or anaphylactic response to the medication in the past or prior to administration. This course is suitable for all First Aiders, school staff and healthcare professionals, as well as those in a high risk environment where such medication is available.

What this course will cover: 

• Describe anaphylaxis

• Identify triggers for anaphylaxis

Describe life threatening problems associated with the:

• Airway

• Breathing

• Circulation

• Disability (Neurological status)

• Exposure (Skin and mucosal changes)

• Explain the need for an early call for help

Explain the treatment for anaphylaxis:

• Non re-breather mask

• Removal of trigger

• Auto-injector

• 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

Course length:

A minimum of 6 hours. Candidates must be present for all the training hours without exception (some pre-learning may be required depending on prior experience).

Certification:

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

Assessment:

Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day. The course Instructor is responsible for determining whether delegates pass or fail based on practical and oral assessment throughout the course, i.e. by observation and oral questioning. The Instructor will only award a pass if they believe that delegates have displayed the requisite understanding and competencies at the end of each session throughout the course and successfully completed the question paper. No external assessors are required.

Course size:

A maximum of 12 candidates are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age. A certificate of attendance can be offered to all. 

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Please note we prefer to deliver these course at the candidates place of work as it enables us to mould the training around their work environment. Alternative venues local to you can be arranged if required.