Understanding & Managing Anaphylaxis

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Learn how to recognise and manage an anaphylactic episode in our online event ‘Understanding & Managing Anaphylaxis’

Understanding & Managing Anaphylaxis

Welcome to our online training course focusing on understanding and managing anaphylaxis!

Who needs anaphylaxis training?

Healthcare Professionals –

Doctors, nurses, paramedics, aesthetic therapists and healthcare support workers who may need to react to an anaphylactic episode with their patients in the workplace.

Emergency Responders –

Paramedics, first responders, and ambulance personnel providing urgent anaphylaxis care in pre-hospital settings.

Workplace First Aiders –

Employees designated as first aiders who must recognise and manage anaphylactic reactions in occupational environments.

Educators & School Staff –

Teachers, school nurses, and administrators responsible for safeguarding students with severe allergies.

Childcare Providers –

Nursery staff, childminders, and daycare workers caring for young children at risk of allergic reactions.

Parents & Caregivers –

Families and guardians of individuals with allergies who need to prevent, recognise, and respond to anaphylaxis.

Hospitality & Food Service Workers –

Restaurant staff, caterers, and food handlers who must prevent allergen exposure and react to emergencies.

... and anyone with the desire to learn more about anaphylaxis and how to manage an anaphylactic episode.

Learn how to recognise and manage an anaphylactic episode

NO PREVIOUS HEALTHCARE TRAINING NEEDED

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

About this course

HOW TO COMPLETE:

Online - Complete this eLearning course online in the comfort of your home or work. Allow approx. 6-7 hours to complete.

HOW LONG TO COMPLETE:

8 weeks - Stop and start your course when it suits you. You have up to 8 weeks to complete (extendable on request).

Validity - No expiry date, although recommended renewal in 18 months

OCN Accredited at Level 4 (FDSc)

CPD Accredited (6 CPD points)

WHO compliant

Skills for Health - Resources compliant with

AL2, AL3, AL7, AL13, AL16

Please note the course date and time are only to allow us to book you on the course. You will be given access as soon as possible and have 8 weeks to complete the course from the day you choose, irrespective of when you book the course.

Learning Outcomes

To appreciate and understand the significance of anaphylaxis and its role in our body’s response to “allergens”.

Recognising signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and common triggers in UK.

Understanding why epinephrine is crucial and why antihistamines alone are insufficient when managing anaphylaxis.

To learn when and how to correctly use an AAI (Adrenaline Auto Injector) Pen.

Understanding the most common allergens in UK and recognising conditions that mimic an allergic reaction.

Appreciating the pathophysiology of anaphylaxis.

Risk Factors and Populations at Risk. Children, Older Adults, Pregnancy, Disabilities.

Legal and Regulatory Obligations and Responsibilities.

After the course

The nationally recognised qualification is set at Level 4 and is also CPD accredited.

Use your experience and qualification to support your role in providing anaphylaxis emergency response and reaction.

Add this important qualification to your C.V. when applying for most customer-facing roles.

Enhance your existing healthcare-based role with this additional training.

Add CPD points (for continuing professional development).

Awards nationally accepted credits when applying for college or university courses.

Download a certificate on completion of your online course.

Click here to view our full course itinerary.