Anaphylaxis and EpiPen training course
Need to manage allergens and allergic reactions?
Course overview
Learn anaphylaxis prevention, diagnosis and treatments
Anaphylaxis is an extreme and severe allergic reaction. It affects the entire body often within minutes of exposure to the allergen.
This practical training course is designed to improve awareness of anaphylaxis and the use of EpiPen and similar adrenaline autoinjectors, and the effective administration of adrenaline as an emergency response to an acute allergic reaction. All training is delivered by a qualified professional with years of experience in the field.
Course content
The course will give participants an understanding of severe allergic reactions so that they know the difference between an intolerance and an allergy.
Participants will discover the variety of food and non-food sources of allergens that can cause anaphylaxis, understand the symptoms, treatments, effective prevention measures, what to do if faced with an anaphylaxis situation and how to use an auto-injector.
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What is an allergic reaction?
- What are the common causes?
- What is anaphylaxis?
- What causes anaphylaxis?
- What symptoms should you look out for?
- Communication and casualty care
- Unconscious casualty management
- What is adrenaline?
- What is an auto-injector?
- How to administer adrenaline (Emerade, Jext and EpiPen)
- Accident prevention and emergency planning
- Recording and reporting incidents
- Primary survey
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Who is this course designed for?
The anaphylaxis and EpiPen training course is suitable for anyone who is involved in the administration of medicines or needs to be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylactic reactions within any care environment, including care homes and clinics, nurseries, schools, colleges, and the general workplace.
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Course reviews
I now have a much better understanding of anaphylaxis and how to administer an Epipen. I enjoyed learning about the cross allergens that I was not aware about before.
I feel much more confident now that I could administer an Epipen to a young person in our service if I needed to without panicking.
Learning about different types of allergens and labelling was very informative.
Very well presented, lovely trainer and good use of resources and materials. The videos were helpful and I enjoyed the allergens exercise and the practical exercises.
Good course. Very interactive and the trainer was very enthusiastic. I learned that allergens can be found in unexpected things and the importance of good risk assessments for our young people.
TeeJay was easy to listen to and explained things fully. I was surprised at how many foods and drinks have additives which may affect other allergies. Really good course.
This is a very informative course and was conducted very well with a lot of clear everyday examples. Everyone should do this course! Emma is a fantastic trainer and made me aware of how allergens can be life-threatening in some cases.
The course is very informative, you don’t realise how many allergens there are, how important it is to read the food labels or how easily cross-contamination can happen. This course has really opened my eyes.
Course duration
The anaphylaxis and EpiPen training course will last for approximately 2.5 hours. Allow for additional time depending on your learning style.
Course outcome
At the end of the course participants will have learned about allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, its causes, what to look out for and how to react.
Practical training on how to use an injector device for adrenaline administration (using training injectors in the classroom environment or through delivered sterile training injectors if learning online) will give participants the confidence to act in a real emergency situation.
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Ways to study
This course can be delivered in person at our Stoke-on-trent training facility, your premise or online (via Zoom or Teams).
Anaphylaxis and EpiPen training course fees
£350 + VAT and travel where applicable for up to 12 participants.
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