ANAPHYLAXIS, ADRENALINE ADMINISTRATION AND FIRST AID

Description

Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis, is a short course designed to develop skills and knowledge to assist a casualty suffering a severe allergic reaction, by the administration of the casualty’s own adrenaline supply through a controlled dose injecting device, until the arrival of medical assistance. In addition the course develops skills in the recognition, management, prevention and risk minimisation strategies related to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, providing the outcomes required to develop and implement a management plan to reduce the risk of severe reactions in individuals diagnosed with anaphylaxis.

Content Overview

• Assessment of the situation and recognition of anaphylaxis
• Provision of appropriate first aid treatment for an anaphylactic reaction
  • Comfort and reassurance to casualty
  • Access and assessment of resources and equipment
  • Administration of adrenaline and appropriate first aid
  • Monitoring and supporting the casualty
• Develop skills in recognition, prevention, and risk minimisation
• Obtaining emergency services or medical assistance
• Incident communication and documentation

Course Duration

3 hours

Entry requirements

None
 
Trainer/Assessors

PREMIUMHEALTH provides trainers who are registered nurses or ambulance officers that have at least Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.

Assessment

Students’ performance in relation to the course’s competency elements is assessed.

Award

A Statement of Attainment is issued on successful completion of this course.
 
Course/Unit/Program Title and Code

21659VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis. 

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This course provides Nationally Recognised Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

For information on nationally recognised training, please visit www.ntis.gov.au

Venue

Scheduled public programs
At your venues in most Australian locations – for which a set course fee or group minimum

Course fee

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