According to the Royal College of Physicians, the incidence of allergies in the UK has trebled in the last 20 years, giving this country one of the highest rates of allergy in the world. Severe allergic reactions are therefore also on the increase, and one in 70 children are now affected by peanut allergy, one of the common causes of anaphylaxis. Those working in child care professions are therefore increasingly likely to be caring for a child who carries or has been prescribed an auto-injector containing adrenaline as a rescue treatment.
Although older children, adolescents and adults should be able to self-diagnose and self-administer an auto-injector in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, those working in the public arena such as police, care workers, the catering industry or airline staff, and others with responsibility for first aid in the workplace may also one day find themselves in the situation of having to manage an anaphylactic first aid situation.
First aid at work training does not include the administration of any medications, and while allergy sufferers and their parents or guardians receive advice and training in the use of auto-injectors, care workers, child carers and first aiders rarely do. As the social care sector continues to expand, and with the growth in the child care industry also continuing, many first aiders feel that they need additional training to meet the needs of their clients.
We suggest that a work based risk assessment should be carried out and anyone expected to manage an anaphylactic emergency should be trained to a competent level in order to act safely and appropriately. This course is designed with exactly that in mind. The course aims and objectives are for the delegate to understand what anaphylaxis is and how it relates to a normal mild allergic reaction; common triggers for attacks; signs and symptoms of a reaction; risk assessment and working with care plans; administration of an auto injector and first aid treatment.
Emergency First Aid
Duration: 1 day / 6 hours
Venue: On site or public course
An appointed person is someone with basic first aid training, who can take charge of a medical emergency if one should occur. It is an ideal course for businesses that are considered to be low risk i.e. offices, or where there is the need of a skill mix and the appointed person can complement the qualified aider. This qualification is valid for 3 years, however updates are recommended every eighteen months to 2 years
First Aid At Work
Duration: 4 days
Venue: On site or Public course
Health and Safety Executive approved course. Essential for meeting your responsibilities under the Health and Safety (First Aid Regulations 1981). Course duration is 24 Hours and must be completed within 13 weeks. Usually delivered over 4 consecutive days or one day per week over four weeks. For up to 10 delegates per course.
First Aid At Work Re-Qualification
Duration: 2 days / 12 hours
Venue: On site or public course
Health and Safety Executive approved course for any qualified First Aider with a valid qualification who wishes to re-qualify. A 2 day course which can be delivered over 2 consecutive days or one day a week over 2 weeks. For up to 10 delegates per course.
Paediatric First Aid
Duration: 2 days / 12 hours
Venue: On site or public course
This two-day course has been designed for delegates who have the responsibility of looking after children e.g. nursery staff, child minders, and au pairs. The course syllabus looks not only at the traditional aspects of first aid but takes a look at childhood illnesses, and record keeping.It can be used to provide evidence for NVQ in childcare, and as well as certification formal evidence is given to students requiring it. This course is recognised by Ofsted.
Automated External Defibrillator & Basic Life Support
Duration: 4 hours
Venue: On site or public course
This is a 4 hour, highly interative course for any individual who is designated a "First Responder" in the event of a medical emergency. The course refreshes the delegates knowledge and practical skills of cardiopulmonary resucitation and introduces the Automatic External Difibrillator (AED) and it's appropriate use within current guidelines.
AED Trainer
Duration: 5 Hour
Venue: On site or public course
Anaphylaxis and EpiPen® Training
Duration: Short course / 2 - 3 hours
Venue: On site or public course
This is a short stand alone course that can also be a “bolted on” session to any of our other first aid courses. Designed for all child care professionals as well as parents and guardians, the course will enable the rescuer to be able to recognise a life threatening anaphylactic reaction and to be able to safely administer the appropriate auto injector. The course also covers what anaphylaxis is, what some of the common triggers are as well as risk assessment. The course is run in accordance within the guidelines laid down by the UK Resuscitation Council and the advice given by the HSE on the use of adrenaline by lay persons in a life threatening emergency.
