Anaphylaxis Training - Level 2 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
Anaphylaxis Training - Level 2 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's 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.
Course content
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).
Who is the course for?
This online Anaphylaxis Awareness training 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.
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 online Anaphylaxis Awareness 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.
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