A focused, ninety-minute course that helps care staff recognise anaphylaxis early, respond confidently within minutes, and understand the legal and organisational framework behind adrenaline use.
1 hour 30 mins
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Course Description
A focused, ninety-minute course that helps care staff recognise anaphylaxis early, respond confidently within minutes, and understand the legal and organisational framework behind adrenaline use.
Aligned with Aligned with Resuscitation Council UK emergency treatment guidelines and CQC Regulation 12 (safe care and treatment). and legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Human Medicines Regulations 2012, this course helps learners build confidence, strengthen judgement, and apply safer day-to-day practice.
Key Topics Include:
Explain what anaphylaxis is, how it develops, and why every minute of response time matters.
Follow Resuscitation Council UK guidance to recognise anaphylaxis and respond using the ABCDE approach.
Understand the legal basis for adrenaline auto-injector use and the care planning duties that support it.
Apply prevention measures in catering and activities, and keep emergency medication ready for use.
A resident develops sudden facial swelling and breathing difficulty after lunch.
A visitor collapses with a suspected wasp sting reaction during a summer garden activity.
A new agency care worker cannot locate a resident's prescribed adrenaline auto-injector during a night shift.
Catering staff discover a menu ingredient changed without warning, creating a hidden allergen risk.
Important Notice
This awareness course is not a substitute for role-specific training or competency assessment. Always follow your organisation's policies and procedures.
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