Description
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening, serious allergic reaction to an allergen. Allergens are wide and varied, the most common of these are food substances, insect stings or medications. If it is not treated appropriately, it may cause death.
This training is suitable for Registered Health Care Professionals, First Aiders and staff members working in a child care environment. The training is in line with Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines.
Topics included in the training:
- Epidemiology of anaphylaxis
- Understanding what anaphylaxis is
- What happens in an anaphylactic reaction
- Common causes of anaphylaxis
- How to recognise the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction using the ABCDE approach
- Demonstration of how to use all currently licensed adrenaline injectors, including EpiPen and Jext
- Demonstration of administration of adrenaline from glass ampoule and injection technique
- How to respond effectively in an emergency
- Manage risks in school, early years and other community settings
Maria Holmes –
WELL STRUCTURED, INFORMATIVE AND ALL RELEVANT
Johnathan Smith –
Excellent guide, which has made me more confident on signs and treatment of anaphylaxis
Sally Lovelace (verified owner) –
Concise and easy to follow.
Jayshree Patel (verified owner) –
Easy to follow and understand
Liz Cooper (verified owner) –
Comprehensive course, easy to understand
Chris Eason (verified owner) –
Was a good refresher
Tania Malan –
I really enjoyed it. Especially the unique interactive way. What I like the most is that you are to the point and don’t faff and trying to fill up the teaching.
Tania Malan –
I really enjoyed it. Especially the unique interactive way. What I like the most is that you are to the point and don’t faff and trying to fill up the teaching. Very good!
Georgia Bowers –
Good course, but a bit confusing at times. I would have preferred more little questions to go along to check knowledge.
Ruth Rigby –
Great course! Informative – especially about use of auto pens. Some of the links have expired for the allergen page.
Liz Cooper (verified owner) –
Comprehensive course, easy to understand
Bernice Berry (verified owner) –
Easy to access and follow. Clear and concise information.
Liz Cooper (verified owner) –
Comprehensive course, easy to understand
Delia Harrop –
Excellent course. Straightforward and clear.
Sarah Smith (verified owner) –
Well delivered and comprehensive.
nurshazrina.jamal (verified owner) –
theres statement saying click image to get description in section trigger of anaphylaxis but when i click each image it doesnt direct me to any link, just image
Euan Naismith –
Hi There,
Thanks for pointing this out. This is fixed now so you will be able to click the link.
Sharon Kennedy –
very interesting enjoyed learning all about the course
viktoriaengland67 –
Thanks for the useful information.
Michele Holland –
Very clear and well written course