Welcome to our online anaphylaxis training course for healthcare and social care providers. This Anaphylaxis -Level 2 -Course is developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meets the requirements set out by the Resuscitation Council (UK), 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.
How to access your anaphylaxis training course
- Pay for your courses (All major debit and credit cards accepted)
- Once you have registered you will receive your login details within a few minutes
- You will then be able to reset your password, log in and take your selected online course (s)
- On completion, you will be asked to complete an end-of-course assessment (minimum 80% to pass)
- You can immediately download, save or print your CPD Accredited Certificate
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Anaphylaxis training 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
- To improve the awareness and response of adults and children who suffer from serious allergic reactions
- To provide essential anaphylaxis training resources in an engaging and meaningful way
- To provide a FREE blended learning environment that is available to all individuals and businesses
What is covered in this online anaphylaxis training course?
This anaphylaxis 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
- Can explain and use anaphylaxis management devices (adrenaline devices)
What is anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.
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 a drop in blood pressure
- 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
- Latex.
What is Epipen training?
Can an 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.
What are the Skills for Health’s UK “Core Skills Training Framework” (CSTF)?
There is increasing recognition that there are wide variations in the quality and consistency of healthcare training across the UK. To minimise these challenges, Octrac Consulting 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 and other awareness courses for health and social care workers.
This online anaphylaxis course was developed in line with the CSTF learning outcomes.
Who is the online anaphylaxis training course for?
This anaphylaxis level 2 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
- Community services
Our online anaphylaxis level 2 course should be completed by all healthcare and social care staff. This includes voluntary staff and unpaid work 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 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.
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
- The 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
- The 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 learner’s 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 are based on the latest guidance and best practice
Requirements
To complete this anaphylaxis e-learning course, you will need access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device
Payment and additional information
After adding your anaphylaxis e-learning course (s) to the shopping cart (by selecting Add to Cart), you will be able to make a secure payment using all major credit and debit cards.
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
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
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