Anaphylaxis First Aid

This Meditec Training course is for anyone who needs training in how and when to use an auto injector in the treatment of anaphylaxis.
40% of children now suffer from allergies, the ability to understand allergic conditions, and deal with sudden or severe symptoms is fast becoming an essential part of childcare. Workplace first aiders who have to deal with those prone to anaphylaxis should also attend.
Meditec Training welcomes young people from the age of 12 onto this Anaphylaxis first aid course. If under the age of 16, you must attend with a responsible adult member of the family or guardian (two young people per adult).

What you will learn:
Prevention, recognition and treatment of severe allergic reaction including the use of auto-injectors and CPR.

Course Syllabus:

• Allergic reaction.
  
• Communication and casualty care
  
• Unconscious casualty.
  
• Auto-injector – Anapen® and EpiPen®
  
• Resuscitation – all ages.
  
• Primary survey.
  

Course Duration
3 hours

Assessment and Certification
On completion of this course, all delegates will be able to confidently demonstrate all areas of the emergency life support syllabus. Throughout the course our instructors will use simulated incidents using resuscitation manikins. All candidates will be issued with a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of this course. There is no formal examination at the end of the course; however the instructor will provide continuous assessment throughout the course.