Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis

Course Overview

The Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis Training Programme provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to recognise and respond to severe allergic reactions. This course is designed for healthcare staff, support workers, and individuals responsible for managing medical emergencies where anaphylaxis may occur.

Aims

To equip learners with the confidence and practical skills required to identify and manage anaphylaxis safely and effectively in emergency situations.

Skills Practised

This practical course supports learners to:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
• Respond quickly and appropriately to severe allergic reactions
• Administer emergency treatment in line with protocols
• Use auto-injectors safely and effectively
• Monitor casualty condition following treatment
• Provide ongoing care until emergency services arrive

Note: Practical skills are developed through demonstrations, guided activities, and supervised scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Identify and respond to anaphylactic emergencies
• Administer emergency treatment safely and correctly
• Follow appropriate emergency care procedures
• Monitor casualty response after intervention
• Support individuals experiencing severe allergic reactions

This will enable them to:

• Provide immediate life-saving intervention
• Improve outcomes in allergic emergency situations
• Work safely within care and clinical environments
• Respond confidently under pressure

Course Dates and Duration

Total Guided Learning Hours: 6 hours
Delivery Format: Practical, face-to-face training
Typical Duration: 1 day
Programme hours can be extended as required.

Assessment Method

Learners will demonstrate practical skills through supervised emergency scenarios and instructor assessment.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.