Management of Anaphylaxis

Service Description

Overview Anaphylaxis is a life threatening, serious allergic reaction to an allergen such as food substances or insect stings. This training is for qualified First Aiders and emergency First Aiders to enable them to recognize and threat anaphylaxis safely and effectively. When administering a medication, it is important to recognise and differentiate between allergic reactions and the potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions immediately. It is also essential to determine whether the individual has had an allergic or anaphylactic response to the medication in the past or prior to administration. Duration This is a classroom-based course of 6 contact hours. Dependent on the learner’s experience, there may well be some pre-course or post-course reading. Syllabus The course is made up of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by your Instructor who will provide a detailed course programme. At the end of the course, learners will be able to: • Describe anaphylaxis • Identify triggers for anaphylaxis • Describe life threatening problems associated with the: • Airway • Breathing • Circulation • Disability (Neurological status) • Exposure (Skin and mucosal changes) • Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injectors • Conduct an initial assessment using the ABCDE approach • Demonstrate a recovery position • Demonstrate resuscitation for adult and/or child • Recognise the need to use an auto-injector • Prepare medication for administration during anaphylaxis treatment • Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector using a training device • Safely dispose of sharps according to agreed ways of working • Handover the casualty to a medical professional Certification This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew the qualification, learners will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that during the 3-year period, the learners attend annual refresher courses. Assessment A range of methods are used, including, practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice). Numbers A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.

Cancellation Policy

Should circumstances mean that you need to cancel your course and are unable to transfer your booking to another date at the time of cancellation, the following charges will apply: • More than 28 days prior to the course start date – NGN5,000 administration fee • 27 to 15 days prior to the course start date – 50% of the course fee • 14 days or less prior to the course start date – full fee If you have previously transferred your course from an alternative date and now wish to cancel altogether there will be a 25% administration fee payable, further to the charges listed above. Cancellation must be confirmed in writing by email and received by the due date.

Contact Details

• 2 Egypt Road, Barnawa, Kaduna, Nigeria

  +2348080805900

  info@chanochhealthsafetyhub.com