Course Description
Allergic reactions can occur suddenly and can be life-threatening. Anyone is susceptible to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, even if they have no diagnosed allergies or have not experienced an incident before.
This course provides learners with the knowledge needed to recognise, respond to, and manage allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
The course covers the correct identification of symptoms, the safe and timely administration of adrenaline autoinjectors (including EpiPen® and Anapen®), and appropriate positioning of a casualty.
Designed for first aiders, educators, caregivers, and workplace safety officers, this course ensures participants are equipped with practical strategies and confidence to act swiftly and responsibly during allergic emergencies.
Course Topics
The following topics are covered in the online course:
- Allergic Reactions
- Asthma vs Anaphylaxis
- Adrenaline Autoinjectors
- ASCIA Action Plans
- First Aid for allergy and anaphylaxis incidents
- Following an Allergy or Anaphylaxis Incident
- What to do in unusual circumstances
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Assessment
This course includes a number of small quizzes throughout, designed to confirm your knowledge of the topics covered.
Course Duration
This course includes text, images, videos, and quizzes.
It is expected that it will take you approximately 1 hour to complete this course.
