Description
Anaphylaxis Awareness | Level 2 | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited | Instant Course Access | Includes Assessment & Certificate | Instant Certificate Download
Welcome to our online Anaphylaxis Awareness training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death if untreated. The most common anaphylactic reactions are to foods, insect stings, medications and latex. If you are allergic to a substance, your immune system overreacts to this allergen by releasing chemicals that cause allergy symptoms.
It is essential for those who look after others, including health and social care workers, first aiders and health and social care workers to be able to identify and treat anaphylaxis promptly and effectively.
LearnPac Systems is a leading UK provider of accredited online training courses, programmes and qualifications.
Certificate duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: No entry restrictions
Recommended prerequisites: N/A
Assessment type: End of course assessment
Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price
Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Who is the course for?
This Anaphylaxis Awareness e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff,
- Locum doctors and nurses,
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs),
- Agency nurses,
- Agency workers,
- Healthcare Assistants,
- Support workers,
- Care assistants, and
- Community services.
What is covered in this course?
This online Anaphylaxis Awareness training course covers the following:
- A full understanding and knowledge of UK allergy statistics,
- Understand the definition of anaphylaxis,
- Know and can explain the causes of anaphylaxis,
- Understand the symptoms of anaphylaxis,
- Fully aware of treatments for anaphylaxis,
- Understand everyday management of anaphylaxis,
- Fully aware of the emergency anaphylaxis management procedure, and
- Can explain and use anaphylaxis management devices (adrenaline devices).
Course aims
The aims and objectives of this online Anaphylaxis Awareness training course are to:
- To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation and guidelines regarding the management of anaphylaxis, and
- To improve awareness and response to adults and children who suffer from severe allergic reactions.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this Anaphylaxis Awareness online training course, the learner will:
- Define anaphylaxis,
- Describe who is at risk of anaphylaxis,
- List four causes of anaphylaxis,
- Explain how to recognise and treat anaphylaxis, and
- Describe the follow up that a patient will require.
What is Epipen training?
This medication is used in emergencies to treat severe allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances. Epinephrine acts quickly to improve breathing, stimulate the heart, raise dropping blood pressure, reverse hives, and reduce swelling of the face, lips, and throat.
