This course meets the accredited training requirements of the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) for staff working in schools and children services. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a theoretical knowledge and practical ability to respond appropriately to an emergency anaphylactic reaction in a first aid situation.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded Swinburne University of Technology Nationally Accredited certification

Note: For persons not requiring certification in 21659VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis, we also offer a "refresher" course in Anaphylaxis Management and EpiPen Administration for which a Statement of Attendance is provided. This course assists in meeting the annual refresher training requirements in this critical skill area. Click Here for further details.

Duration

Nominal hours: 3*

Pricing

• Set course fee for groups of up to 10 participants is $450.00, add $40.00 per person for participant numbers >10

Prerequisites

None

Skills and knowledge

• Background information and definitions
• Common allergic triggers in children and adults
• Recognition of key signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
• First aid management of Anaphylaxis including:
  • Presentation where no management plan exists (undiagnosed)
  • Recurrent episodes using existing management plan
• Adrenaline administration
• EpiPen storage, operation and disposal
• Current Victorian Department of Education and Training policy and guidelines for the management of Anaphylaxis
• Recognition, management, prevention and risk minimisation strategies related to allergic reactions
• Accessing further information

21659VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis Brochure

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