Health and Social Care
Management of Anaphylaxis
A comprehensive full-day course equipping healthcare and support workers with the knowledge and skills to recognise anaphylactic reactions, respond actively and confidently, and provide appropriate monitoring and follow-up care in a time-critical emergency.
Duration
7 Hours
7 hour session covering management of anaphylaxsis
Format
In person
Face-to-face classroom training
Location
Onsite
At our training facility in Dumfries
Certificate
Valid For 3 Years
CTC certified
How the course runs
- What is anaphylaxis? Causes, triggers and the immune response
The day opens by establishing a thorough understanding of anaphylaxis, what it is, how the immune system triggers a reaction, the range of allergens that can cause anaphylaxis, and why the condition is life-threatening without prompt treatment. Participants explore common misconceptions and why early recognition is critical. - Recognisng signs and symptoms
Participants learn to identify the full spectrum of anaphylactic symptoms, from mild early indicators (urticaria, itching, flushing) through to severe systemic reactions (airway swelling, breathing difficulty, cardiovascular collapse). Case studies and photographs are used to make recognition training practical and memorable. - Emergency response, protocol, positioning and calling for help
The most critical section, covering the correct emergency response sequence from recognition through to calling 999. Participants work through the ABCDE assessment approach, safe positioning, when to use adrenaline, and how to communicate effectively with emergency services. Group exercises reinforce the sequence until it becomes instinctive. - Adrenaline auto injectors and hands on practice
The afternoon's centrepiece, hands-on practice with adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPen, Jext, Emerade) using trainer devices. Participants learn correct technique, injection sites, when a second dose is appropriate, and common errors. Each participant has multiple opportunities to practice under facilitator supervision until they are confident. - Monitoring, following up and documentation
Participants learn what to do after the initial emergency response, monitoring the individual while waiting for emergency services, the importance of biphasic reactions and why observation continues after apparent recovery, and how to document and report the incident accurately. The section also covers post-incident support for the individual and the care team. - Assessment, Q&A & certification
Continuous assessment runs throughout the day, including practical competency checks. The course closes with an open Q&A, participants are encouraged to raise scenarios from their own care settings, followed by a knowledge check and certification for those who complete all assessments successfully.
What you'll learn
✓ Confidently recognise the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction
✓ Respond accurately and correctly in anaphylactic emergency
✓ Use adrenaline auto injectors correctly under pressure
✓ Monitor the individual and provide appropriate follow up care
✓ Document and report anaphylactic incidents accurately
✓ Feel genuinely prepared to act in a time critical emergency
Before you arrive
Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.
Certificate
CTC Certified for 3 years
Assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge checks throughout the course. Successful completion earns a certificate valid for 3 years, and the training can be recorded as part of your SSSC Continuous Professional Learning (CPL). Renew through further training when your certificate expires.
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