Course Aims

To provide underpinning knowledge associated with best practice for providing safe and effective care for people suffering from an episode of anaphylaxis. To provide a simulated practical experience in a controlled environment to assist the development of competent skills in administering adrenaline in an emergency situation.

Learning Outcomes

• Give a definition of anaphylaxis.  
• Identify the range of common potential triggers. 
• Describe the elements of an ABCDE assessment. 
• List signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis to recognise it’s occurrence. 
• Identify the factors that define it as being life threatening. 
• Describe the elements of correct positioning of the casualty. 
• Demonstrate how to use an adrenaline auto-injector correctly. 
• Define the differences between an episode of fainting and anaphylaxis. 
• Understand the need to summon medical assistance. 
• Identify the need to commence Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation if necessary.