22578VIC – Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
Gain skills and confidence to recognise anaphylaxis signs and symptoms‚ and provide an emergency first aid response to manage a severe life-threatening allergic reaction.
This anaphylaxis management course is based on Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, and Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy action plans and advice.
This anaphylaxis management course is based on Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, and Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy action plans and advice.
Target Audience:
Suitable for members of the community‚ including parents, teachers, childcare workers, aged care workers, disability workers, youth workers and allied health professionals.
Learning Outcomes:
- On successful completion of this course, students will be issued with a nationally recognised statement of attainment for 22578VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
Learning Methods:
Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills‚ participation in role plays, analysis of case studies, and with a written test.
Program Benefits:
- Recognise and treat severe life-threatening allergic reactions
- Gain confidence to help someone suffering a life-threatening situation
- Learn how to correctly use an adrenaline auto-injector
- Develop risk minimisation plans, anaphylaxis policies, and communication plans
Content:
- Identify the triggers, signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis
- Develop risk management and risk minimisation strategies for anaphylaxis.
- Provide an emergency first aid response to an individual experiencing anaphylaxis
- Administer adrenaline using an adrenaline autoinjector
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