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Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions

Course Specification:

Qualification accreditation number: 603/2457/0

Description: This qualification is for those who require additional training in basic life support and management of anaphylaxis.

Many attendees are those working in environments that support children that may be at risk of severe allergic reactions. For example, those working in children’s nurseries and other early years settings.

The qualification has also been designed as a perfect add-on to standard first aid courses such as the QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid(RQF)

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Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions

Responding to Anaphylactic reactions course is Ofqual regulated and accredited by Qualifications Network UK this meets all national standards and requirements of HSE and UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Your learners will gain the knowledge, skills, and understanding of how to administer first aid treatment to a casualty who is suffering from an anaphylactic reaction.

This course will give your learners the knowledge and skills to successfully give effective lifesaving treatment to a casualty suffering from an anaphylactic reaction, and how to use an adrenaline auto-injector safely in a first aid emergency.

Learners will also learn how to give essential lifesaving CPR to a casualty who has stopped breathing, and how to use an AED safely, confidently, and competently.

Our Pricing

Pricing starts from £180 + vat for 3 learners.

Each additional learner is £20 + vat.

Min 3 – Max 12 learners per trainer

Contact us for a detailed quote for your first aid course

Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions course syllabus includes;

Have the understanding to able to assess an incident in reference too:

  • Conducting a scene survey
  • Conducting a primary survey of the casualty
  • Summon appropriate assistance.

Be able to administer and provide first aid to a casualty who:

  • is unresponsive but breathing normally
  • is unresponsive but NOT breathing normally
  • is suffering from an allergic reaction.

Be able to recognise and manage a casualty suffering from an allergic reaction in reference to:

  • Common triggers
  • How to minimise the risk of an allergic reaction
  • Recognising anaphylaxis
  • How to use an approved adrenaline auto-injector

Course Duration

3 guided learning hours (1/2 day).

Course Tests

Multiple Choice Question Paper.

  • 70% required to pass this part of the course (5 out of 7)

Practical Observations.

  • For this qualification, learners must be able to perform relevant practical tasks on the floor during the summative assessment. 100% pass mark required.

The assessment will take place under examination conditions; i.e. students will sit at least 1.25 metres apart and will not be allowed to confer during the examination. No books, including dictionaries, will be permitted during the examination.

responding to an anaphylactic reaction

Course Qualification

Candidates who successfully pass all the practical elements of the course and pass the final  multi-choice paper will be awarded an Ofqual approved QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions (RQF)

This is valid for 1 year from the assessment date of the course.

learners will receive;

  • An A4 size Ofqual regulated certificate
  • A PDF certificate.
  • A plastic debit card size certificate qualification card

Course Pre-requisites

This qualification is aimed at those over 16 who are able to undertake the responsibilities associated with being a workplace emergency first aider. Candidates between 14-16 years can undertake the qualification, however, they should not be relied upon by employers to be a sole emergency first aider.

It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment.

This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.

Course Progression

For learners who are looking at progressing further in first aid then either;

Would be a good choice.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available to candidates in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The Qualification can be delivered in other countries however candidates should be aware that the content was developed in accordance with current UK practice.

Other First Aid Courses Available

Our pricing is per person and not per group so you only pay for what you need and not what you don’t need.

Book your date with us and we will come to your site to deliver your first aid training for you.

We also run open courses from our centre in Rugby Warwickshire which are ideal for local businesses.

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