Anaphylaxis and Epi-pen Training
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Anaphylaxis and Epi-pen Training
This course can be delivered at your place of work
Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe, and potentially fatal, allergic reaction. Symptoms can occur within minutes of contact with the allergy-causing substance. Anaphylactic reactions can be mild to life threatening.
Common causes of anaphylaxis include;
• Food such as seafood and nuts
• Medication
• Insect stings
• Latex
Epinephrine (also known as Adrenaline) is the drug of choice for treating an anaphylactic reaction. It works to reverse the symptoms of the reaction and so prevents it from worsening. It is available via prescription in a self-injectable ‘pen’ type container, the most common example being the EpiPen®. It is important to administer epinephrine as soon as one detects the symptoms of anaphylaxis but training is required should you need to administer it to someone else.
Who is this course suitable for?
Anyone who is responsible for the care of anyone who may suffer anaphylaxis; I.e. Nursery Nurses, Childminders, Youth Workers, School teachers.
Syllabus includes training in;
• Recognising anaphylaxis
• Administration of an Epi-pen auto-injector
• Basic Life Support resuscitation
• Related health and safety awareness
The Duration
2 hours over ½ a day alternative options are available, weekend and evening courses can be arranged *an additional charge may be implemented for weekend and evening courses* please speak to one of our advisors.
Assessment
Whilst there is no final exam, the Instructor carries out continuous assessment and candidates receive a certificate of attendance valid for 1 year.
Course Cost
£190 Fixed Price for up to a maximum of 14 delegates
OR £25pp min delegates of 4
This course can be added to the end of the 12 Hour Paediatric & Infant First Aid Course at a fixed price of £175.
Upcoming Open Courses
1st March 2012
St Ives
Emergency First Aid at Work
HSE Approved £50per person including books and certificates
5th & 12th May 2012
Coalville - MRC
12 hour Paedatric & Infant First Aid
Ofsted Approved £50per person including books and certificates
11th June 2012
Huntingdon
Emergency First Aid at Work
HSE Approved £50per person including books and certificates
9th & 16th June 2012
St Ives
12 hour Paedatric & Infant First Aid
Ofsted Approved £50 per person including books and certificates
1st – 3rd August 2012
Huntingdon
3 Day First Aid at Work
HSE Approved £165 per person including books and certificates
10th – 13th September 2012
Huntingdon
3 Day First Aid at Work
HSE Approved £165 per person including books and certificates
15th & 22nd September 2012
Coalville - MRC
12 hour Paedatric & Infant First Aid
Ofsted Approved £50per person including books and certificates
17th October 2012
St Ives
Emergency First Aid at Work
HSE Approved £50per person including books and certificates