Qualification
Anaphylaxis & Severe Allergy Training for Schools, Early Years & Community Settings Certificate.
Course Overview
This training is based on the ‘Anaphylaxis Campaign’s AllergyWise online training for Healthcare Professionals’ focusing on the Anaphylaxis Training for Schools, Early Years and Community Settings.
Who should take this course?
Ideal for anyone working in schools, colleges, nurseries and community group settings where there is a need to know about anaphylaxis and severe allergies.
Course Overview
This training is based on the ‘Anaphylaxis Campaign’s AllergyWise online training for Healthcare Professionals’ focusing on the Anaphylaxis Training for Schools, Early Years and Community Settings.
Aim of Qualification
To enable learners to:
- Improve and update knowledge in managing severe allergies, including recognition of symptoms, allergy avoidance and crisis management
- Enhance skills in the use of adrenaline injectors
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course
Duration
One Hour
Content
- What is Anaphylaxis? The Definition of Anaphylaxis
- Signs & Symptoms
- Types of Reaction
- Common Causes
- Adrenaline Treatment
- Types of Devices, Route of Administration and Storage
- Key Principles of Good Management
- Allergen Avoidance
- Crisis Management
- Treatment for an Allergic Reaction
- Practical Session with Training Devices*
- Responsibilities: Who is responsible for what?
- Points of Contact for Further Information
*Training Devices do not contain needles or adrenaline
Assessment
There are no formal assessments as part of this course
Books / Handouts
A copy of the power point slides is provided as a handout
Certification
The Anaphylaxis & Severe Allergies Training certificate issued by Optimum First Aid is valid for 1 year, within which time the Learner will need to re-take the qualification in order to remain qualified.