Anaphylaxis and Autoinjectors

Anaphylaxis is an extreme and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, which results in rapid changes in the body. In the UK it is estimated that almost 20% of the population is affected by at least one allergic disorder. It is characterised by quickly developing problems in the airway, breathing and/or circulation problems. The swelling and tightening of the airway causes breathing difficulties and/or sudden fall in blood pressure, which can lead to dizziness and fainting.

Autoinjectors offer fast-acting relief to someone suffering an anaphylactic reaction. The successful administration of a device can prevent serious consequences and provide enough time for emergency services to attend and treat the casualty.

This Anaphylaxis and Autoinjector Short Course is designed to help you understand the risks of a severe allergic reaction and how to administer emergency treatment. The course outlines how anaphylaxis can be caused by a broad range of ‘triggers’, such as latex, insect stings, foods, nuts, shellfish, and medicines such as penicillin. Learners will learn how to recognise the symptoms and identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from anaphylaxis.

This course covers the following areas:

• Reactions to allergens
• Anaphylaxis
• An employee’s responsibility
• Adrenaline autoinjectors
• Common traits

Any employee or manager working in an environment where an understanding of anaphylaxis and autoinjectors would be beneficial. This course can be used as a stand-alone module or included in an induction programme.

No prior knowledge is needed.

20 – 40 minutes

After purchasing the course learners will be contacted by our Learner Management Team and provided with a username, password and hyperlink to the Awarding Organisation’s Learner Management System along with instructions on accessing the course. The learner account will already be set up and after logging-in, learners will be able access and work their way through the course, along with the scenarios that provide them with real-life context.

Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice question

Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.