Anaphylaxis Awareness Training – Level 2 – Online CPD Training Course
£19.99
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.
- Foods such as peanuts, nuts, fish and shellfish,
- Certain medications, including antibiotics, aspirin and other over-the-counter pain relievers, and the intravenous (IV) contrast used in some imaging tests,
- Stings from bees, yellow jackets, wasps, hornets and fire ants, and
- Latex.
It is essential for those who look after others, including health and social care workers, first aiders and health and social care workers to be able to identify and treat anaphylaxis promptly and effectively.
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Description
Anaphylaxis Awareness Training Course – Level 2 – Online CPD Accredited Course – Anaphylaxis & Epipen Course – Skills for Health UK CSTF Aligned.
Welcome to our ‘anaphylaxis awareness’ online training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
They are also developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the National Health Service (NHS), Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Skills for Care, UK Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies.
Anaphylaxis awareness online training course
Study method – Online, self-paced
Course format – Online (24/7 access), modular
Course Duration – Part-time (1-year access)
Qualification – CPD certificate of completion
Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smartphones
Awarded Body – CPD Accreditation Service (UK)
Anticipated duration (Indicative CPD hours) – 2 hours.
Who is the online’anaphylaxis awareness’ training course for?
This’anaphylaxis awareness’ e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff,
- Locum doctors and nurses,
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs),
- Agency nurses,
- Agency workers,
- Healthcare Assistants,
- Support workers,
- Care assistants,
- Nursery staff,
- Teachers and teaching staff, and
- Community services.
Our online’anaphylaxis awareness’ courses should be completed by all healthcare and social care staff. This includes voluntary staff and unpaid working in NHS and private hospitals. Locum doctors, locum allied health professionals, agency nurses and healthcare assistants can also complete these e-learning courses.
These ‘anaphylaxis awareness’ training courses are also relevant for health and social care support workers, including those who work for nursing care homes, residential care homes and charities.
Course aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this anaphylaxis training course are to:
- To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation and guidelines regarding the management of anaphylaxis, and
- To improve awareness and response to adults and children who suffer from serious allergic reactions.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this’anaphylaxis awareness’ online training course, the learner will:
- Define anaphylaxis,
- Describe who is at risk of anaphylaxis,
- List four causes of anaphylaxis,
- Explain how to recognise and treat anaphylaxis, and
- Describe the follow up that a patient will require.
What is covered in this online’anaphylaxis awareness’ course?
This’anaphylaxis awareness’ e-learning course covers the following:
- A full understanding and awareness of UK allergy statistics,
- Understand the definition of anaphylaxis,
- Know and can explain the causes of anaphylaxis,
- Understand the symptoms of anaphylaxis,
- Fully aware of treatments for anaphylaxis,
- Understand everyday management of anaphylaxis,
- Fully aware of the emergency anaphylaxis management procedure, and
- Can explain and use anaphylaxis management devices (adrenaline devices).
What anaphylaxis awareness training important?
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It is essential for health and social care professionals, and those who have caregiving responsibilities to know how to manage a victim who is suffering from a serious allergic reaction.
What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock?
- Suddenly feeling too warm,
- Skin reactions such as itchy skin, hives, flushed skin, or pale skin,
- Shortness of breath,
- Throat, lips or tongue swelling,
- Feeling like you have a lump in your throat or difficulty swallowing,
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea,
- Abdominal pain,
- A weak and rapid pulse,
- Lightheadedness, dizziness and drop in blood pressure, and
- Runny nose and sneezing.
What are the most common causes of anaphylaxis?
- Foods such as peanuts, nuts, fish and shellfish,
- Certain medications, including antibiotics, aspirin and other over-the-counter pain relievers, and the intravenous (IV) contrast used in some imaging tests,
- Stings from bees, yellow jackets, wasps, hornets and fire ants, and
- Latex.
What is Epipen training?
Can EpiPen stop an asthma attack?
In the event of an emergency (where the victim may be experiencing an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction), use EpiPen ® first (or other adrenaline/epinephrine injections such as Jext or Emerade). After using the epinephrine injection, follow medical instructions for controlling asthma.
Requirements
To complete this anaphylaxis e-learning course, you will need access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device
Career path
Our anaphylaxis training courses are suitable for:
- Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area
- Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD)
- Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals
Assessment and certification
At the end of this anaphylaxis e-learning course, learners will be required to complete an online assessment. On successful completion of the knowledge test (80% pass mark), learners will be able to download a FREE CPD certificate that is valid for one year.
Course accreditation
The content of this online anaphylaxis training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Payment and additional information
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Once you have purchased your anaphylaxis online training course (s), you will be sent a confirmation e-mail. You will then receive a link and login details to access your e-learning course (s) within a few minutes of purchase
What is the Skills for Health’ UK ‘Core Skills Training Framework’ (CSTF)?
There is increasing recognition that there are wide variations in the quality and consistency of healthcare training provided across the UK. To minimise these challenges, LearnPac Systems works with various UK health and social care organisations to develop statutory and mandatory training courses in line with Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). This includes mandatory training courses in the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework – CSTF Statutory Mandatory Training Subject Guide Version 1.3 , Skills for Health Clinical Care UK Core Skills Training Framework Subject Guide April 2015 and other awareness courses for health and social care workers.
This online anaphylaxis course was developed in line with the CSTF learning outcomes.
Why choose our accredited e-learning courses?
The benefits of using our accredited e-learning courses in the workplace include:
- National Skills Academy for Health national delivery partner
- UK accredited e-learning provider
- An approved UK training centre
- Ofqual accredited qualifications
- Nationally recognised CPD certificates
- Free blended learning environment to support existing training
- Access your online training immediately
- Highly interactive e-learning portal
- Substantial cost reductions (no travel fees & other expenses)
- Embrace the benefits of eLearning for healthcare providers
- Significant man hour reductions
- Online training only takes as long as the learners needs
- Low carbon footprint through e learning
- Over 200 online CPD courses
- Repository of online learning materials and assessment
- Fully qualified and experienced trainers, instructors and assessors
- Subject matter experts and content developers
- Convert your existing classroom courses to e-learning courses
- All training courses based on the latest guidance and best practice
Anaphylaxis Awareness Training Course – Level 2 – Online CPD Accredited Course – Anaphylaxis & Epipen Course – Skills for Health UK CSTF Aligned ELearning Course
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