Anaphylaxis Awareness

Who is the course for?

This module is aimed at all employees working in the Health Care Sector.

What will I study?

Anaphylaxis is a rare but very serious condition and it is vital that all employees working in a healthcare environment are aware of the condition, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

As a result, this module aims to provide the learner with an increased understanding of anaphylaxis, its potential causes and symptoms. On completion, the learner will also have an increased understanding of the appropriate treatment and actions to take should they suspect a patient may be suffering an anaphylactic reaction.

Areas covered are:

• An Introduction to Anaphylaxis
• Spectrum of allergy severity
• Potential Causes of Anaphylaxis
• Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
• Distinguishing between Allergy and Anaphylaxis
• Observation and Assessment
• Using a Structured Approach to Assessment
• The ABCDE Approach
• Treatment of Anaphylaxis Reactions
• Secondary Treatment
• The Risk of Anaphylaxis in Your Work Area and Follow-up

How will the course be delivered?

With approximately 100 interactive screens, it is estimated that this module will take approximately 2 – 3 hours to complete (depending on learning speed). As an e-learning module you can complete this training in convenient stages and revisit whenever you wish. The system will record your progress throughout.

Course Entry Criteria

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

What can I do next?

There are many other Care and Health courses on our website, click here for further information.

How much does it cost?

The course is priced at £40.00 per delegate.