Anaphylaxis including Adrenaline Auto-Injector Training (epi-pen)

Max Persons: 15
Duration: 3 hours

Course Summary:

This course is suitable for any person who needs to be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylactic reactions.

What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is an extreme and severe allergic reaction. The whole body is affected, often within minutes of exposure to the allergen but sometimes after hours. The right Anaphylaxis training can make a huge difference to a person's recovery.

Common causes include foods such as peanuts, tree nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts, cashews, brazils), sesame, fish, shellfish, dairy products and eggs. Non-food causes include wasp or bee stings, natural latex (rubber), penicillin or any other drug or injection. In some people, exercise can trigger a severe reaction – either on its own or in combination with other factors such as food or drugs (e.g. aspirin).

What are the symptoms?

generalised flushing of the skin
nettle rash (hives) anywhere on the body
sense of impending doom
swelling of throat and mouth
difficulty in swallowing or speaking
alterations in heart rate
severe asthma
abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
sudden feeling of weakness (drop in blood pressure)
collapse and unconsciousness

Contents / Learning Outcomes

The definition of and causes of Anaphylaxis
Recognition of a minor reaction and an Anaphylactic reaction
Basic First Aid for a minor allergic reaction
Emergency First Aid treatment for a serious anaphylactic reaction
Training in when to administer medication for an anaphylactic reaction
Demonstration on how to use a Epi-Pen
Training in adult and child Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded the FRFA Anaphylaxis & EPIPEN Awareness certificate valid for 3 years

Accreditation

Accreditation is provided by First Response First Aid Ltd in accordance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

Facts and Further Information

Duration: half-day (3 hours)

Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor

Assessment method: Continuous assessment

Pre-requisite: None

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GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Course Prices

Price Per “Group” at your Venue:
£275.00 + VAT
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Further Information

Duration: half-day (3 hours)

Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor

Assessment method: Continuous assessment

Pre-requisite: None

Why choose First Response? (First Aid) Ltd

First Response (First Aid) Ltd have some of the most amazing trainers out there and anybody who has had the pleasure of attending any one of the many courses would fully agree with this statement.

Well done team First Response (First Aid) Ltd and a big thank you goes out to our customers for providing us with so much positive feedback.

Give Us Your Feedback

The course was amazing and very easy to follow. Sarah was fantastic and very good. I really enjoyed it!

Worcestershire County Council, First Aid at Work
in Worcestershire
Tom's approach is fantastic constantly keeping you alert and on the ball. The detail Tom goes into, constantly going back to subjects to remind us of certain important aspects of first aid. The practical exercises reminding us of what first aid to administer in the situation. Th whole content of the course and the way it was delivered was exceptional. Thank you for a fantastic training approach helping us to learn what we need to know in the best possible way :)

, Paediatric First Aid course
in Solihull
I really enjoyed this course. Tom kept me engaged throughout the whole 2 days. Well done Tom

Emma, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
in Walsall
The trainer from First Response delivered a first class First Aid Course. The content was suitable for the age range of the children who attended (Young Carers) they were treated according to age and level of understanding. The trainer fully engaged the young carers throughout the course and placed an emphasis on doing the best they can and not to be afraid to try. The young carers went away with a good level of first aid skills. We would thoroughly recommend this course.

Helen Charles, Emergency First Aid at Work course
in Sandwell
Have been on so many, many first aid courses over the years. Genuinely and by far the highest quality, delivery and fun aspects which help me retain a lot more information.

Anne, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
in Birmingham
Just to say the presenters who came last week were very good and all participants enjoyed the courses.

Peter, Emergency First Aid at Work course
in Wolverhampton

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