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.
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.
Attendees will learn about:
- Describe anaphylaxis
- Identify triggers for anaphylaxis
- Describe life threatening problems associated with the: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability (Neurological status) and 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
Numbers: A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Certification: 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.
Price: £125pp including refreshments, if onsite at NCW.
Duration: 7 hours (including a lunch break), from 9am to 4pm. Depending on the learner’s experience, there may well be some pre-course or post-course reading.
Offsite courses and group discounts are available, contact the email below for more information.
LEVEL 3/6 : 1-DAY TRAINING COURSE
RQF Level 3 Award
Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF)
Code: 601/4738/6
Unit title: Recognition and Management of Anaphylaxis
Unit code: J/506/6603
Credit: 1
SCQF Level 6 Award
Qualification title: Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis at SCQF Level 6
Code: R416 04
Unit title: Recognition and Management of Anaphylaxis
Unit code: UG40 04
Credit: 1
Training is led by Paul Stephens.
Paul is the Assistant Principal responsible for Personal Development at NCW. Paul spent 15 years working in a local further education college with a focus on student development and loves sharing his knowledge of First Aid and Mental Health First Aid.
Get in touch: [email protected]
