Course description
Anaphylaxis is an extreme and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, which results in rapid chemical changes in the body. Highfield’s Anaphylaxis and Autoinjector Short Course is designed to help you understand the risks of a severe allergic reaction and how to administer emergency treatment.The course outlines how anaphylaxis can be caused by a broad range of ‘triggers’, such as insect stings, foods-for example, nuts and shellfish- latex and medicines, such as penicillin.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Any employee or manager working in an environment where an understanding of anaphylaxis and autoinjectors would be beneficial. This course can be used as a stand-alone module or included in an induction programme.
Training Course Content
Learners will be able to recognise the symptoms and identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from anaphylaxis.
This course helps learners to understand:
- Reactions to allergens
- Anaphylaxis
- An employee’s responsibility
- Adrenaline autoinjectors
- Common traits
Course delivery details
Our e-learning is available to use on multiple platforms such as tablets, PCs and laptops. All you need is an internet connection. Learners simply log on to the Highfield Learner Management System (LMS) and work their way through the course modules which include scenarios that provide them with real-life context.
Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.
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Expenses
£5 + VAT