Allergies, Anaphylaxis and the Use of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Format: Interactive workshop with demonstration and practical practice
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
Explain what an allergy is and how allergic reactions occur.
Identify common allergens and risk factors.
Recognise the signs and symptoms of mild, moderate and severe allergic reactions.
Identify the symptoms of anaphylaxis.
Describe the emergency response to anaphylaxis.
Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector (e.g. EpiPen).
Understand post-incident actions and reporting.
Accredited by:CPD
Session Programme
Understanding allergies
Recognising allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis – recognition and emergency response
Adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPen) – demonstration and practice ( face to face course)
Case studies and scenarios
Key actions, recap and questions
