First Aid for Anaphylaxis and Acute Allergic Reaction

Course Overview

Anaphylactic Shock and Acute Allergic reaction

Fully updated and compliant with Benedict's Law and the latest Government legal requirement for managing medical conditions in schools.

Anaphylactic Shock is a life threatening reaction that can happen very quickly and needs to be recognised and treated immediately.

This course is designed for everyone involved in the care of people; who have suffered an acute allergic response, who are at risk of experiencing an anaphylactic reaction or any health professionals giving routine vaccinations or professionals such as dentists and aesthetic practitioners using products someone could react to. It is also specifically for teachers, Nursery workers and carers and anyone who has suffered an allergic response; or is working with, or involved in the care of someone who has experienced or is at risk of experiencing a severe allergic reaction. People in the Hospitality and Beauty industries must be able to recognise someone experiencing a reaction and know how to help.

This course is designed to give you the knowledge to identify and help someone experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. This course does not seek to replace a practical course but allows you to learn these vital skills in a comprehensive way, at a time and place to suit you.

Course Features

The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. This course should take around 1 hour and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months.

Important Information

It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The Author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the Author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused.

About the Author

The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course Contents

• Anaphylactic Shock, acute allergic reaction – causes, recognition and treatment
• Introduction
• What is an allergic reaction?
• Who is at risk from anaphylaxis?
• Common triggers for reactions
• How to recognise an acute allergic reaction
• Common symptoms include
• How to treat anaphylaxis
• How to use an Adrenaline Auto-injector
• Health professionals and anaphylaxis administration
• Patient positioning for anaphylaxis
• After an anaphylactic reaction
• Storage of auto injectors
• Legislation concerning the administration of Adrenaline in a life threatening emergency