FIRST AID MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS
This course will provide the knowledge and skills required to assist a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction using the casualty’s own adrenalin device (epipen/anapen) until the arrival of medical assistance. Participants will also develop knowledge and skills in recognition, management, prevention and risk minimisation of allergic reactions
It is relevant for people working in childcare, education, aged and community care, sport, tourism, hospitality, industry enterprises and other environments.
DURATION:
2 hours classroom training and assessment (with online pre-work); or 3 hours classroom training and assessment
COURSE CONTENT:
This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to recognise, treat and manage a severe life threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and the use of an adrenaline autoinjector.
IT INCLUDES:
- Understanding Anaphylaxis
- Triggers of Anaphylaxis
- Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction
- The Emergency Action Plan
- The adrenaline auto-injector – what it does
- Using the adrenaline auto-injector
- Safe storage and handling of the auto-injector
- Risk assessment and risk minimisation
- Legislation and responsibilities
- Evaluation of policies, procedures and emergency incidents.
PREREQUISITES:
There are no prerequisite units for this course, though participants should have numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to level 2 of the National Reporting System.
An example of a NRS level 2 activity is requesting appropriate emergency assistance at the scene of an emergency asthma attack incident.
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of practical skills and written and oral questions relating to
underpinning knowledge.
AWARD ISSUED:
A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued from our Training Partner – Business Wise First Aid Training RTO 45193 to all successful participants.
Cost: Onsite Training – $105 per student (min cost is 5 students). For more than 5 students please contact us for discounts starting from 10% off each student.The more students the better the price!
For more information about onsite group training please Contact Us.
Useful links:
Student Handbook:
https://bwfat.com.au/doc/bwfat-student-handbook.pdf
USI Number: All students require a Unique Student Identifier (USI). You can obtain a USI from
Terms and Conditions: Please see below under information for our training courses terms and conditions.
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