NUCO Anaphylaxis Management Course
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Overview
Our NUCO Anaphylaxis Management course is for qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders to enable them to recognise and treat anaphylaxis safely and effectively.
When administering a medication, it is important to recognise and differentiate between allergic reactions and the potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions immediately. It is also essential to determine whether the individual has had an allergic or anaphylactic response to the medication in the past or prior to administration.
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This course covers...
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Describe anaphylaxis
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Identify triggers for anaphylaxis
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Describe life threatening problems associated with the: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability (Neurological status), Exposure (Skin and mucosal changes)
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Explain the need for an early call for help
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Explain the treatment for anaphylaxis: Non re-breather mask, Removal of trigger, Auto-injector
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Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injectors
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Conduct an initial assessment using the ABCDE approach
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Demonstrate a recovery position
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Demonstrate resuscitation for adult and/or child
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Recognise the need to use an auto-injector
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Prepare medication for administration during anaphylaxis treatment
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Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector using a training device
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Safely dispose of sharps according to agreed ways of working
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Handover the casualty to a medical professional
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Structure
Currently this course is by client arrangement only.
This is a one day course which can be undertaken at:
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Our purpose-built training facility in Woodbridge, Suffolk, or
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Your own premises followed by practical assessment
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Information
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor in respect of the student’s practical skills and there will be multiple choice question paper to answer in respect of their knowledge.
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age with a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
