Recognising and Treating Anaphylaxis – e-Learning

This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in anaphylaxis awareness. The course covers the use of Epi-Pens, Emerade and Jext as well as recognition of signs, treatment, concerns and activating the EMS as well as care for the patient. We have a 100% classroom course for this and the certificate is valid for three years. To renew complete the same course again. When you have successfully completed the online or the classroom course, you will be issued a wall certificate and wallet card.

All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015 as per the HSE requirements.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a Certificate and for online courses an Evidence-Based Learning statement.

Course Length:

3 Hours Online Training

Course Contents:

Course Introduction and Anaphylaxis

Introduction
What is Anaphylaxis
Living with Anaphylaxis
Minor allergic reactions
What causes a reaction and who is affected
Activating EMS

Auto Injector Types, Storage and Disposal

What is an Auto-Injector
Jext
EpiPen
EpiPen2
Emerade
Storage and disposal
Who prescribes auto injectors
Checking auto injectors and expiry dates

Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Signs and symptoms of Anaphylaxis
Basic First Aid advice
Schools and teachers
Biphasic Anaphylactic Reactions
Giving a second dose

Summary