Aged Care
Anaphylaxis
Practical anaphylaxis training for support workers — including allergy identification, EpiPen use, emergency action plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
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- Mode: Online & In-Person
- Level: All levels
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About This Course
This course equips disability and aged care support workers with the knowledge and practical skills to recognise, respond to, and prevent anaphylactic reactions in clients at risk. Participants learn about allergic triggers, the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, how to administer an adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen), and how to follow an Anaphylaxis Action Plan.
What You'll Learn
✓ Identify clients at risk of anaphylaxis and understand their action plans
✓ Recognise the signs and symptoms of a mild allergic reaction versus anaphylaxis
✓ Administer an adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) correctly using a trainer device
✓ Follow the Anaphylaxis Action Plan and escalate to emergency services appropriately
✓ Apply risk mitigation strategies to minimise the risk of exposure
Who Is This Course For?
New and existing disability and aged care support workers who support clients with known allergies or who are at risk of anaphylaxis.
What's Included
- ✓ Personal responsibilities in anaphylaxis response
- ✓ Allergies and anaphylaxis — definitions and differences
- ✓ Common causes of anaphylactic reactions
- ✓ Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
- ✓ Treatment protocols
- ✓ Anaphylaxis Action Plans
- ✓ Adrenaline autoinjectors (EpiPen) — use and storage
- ✓ Emergency management procedures
- ✓ Risk mitigation and prevention strategies
- ✓ Practical EpiPen trainer demonstration
Delivery & Format
Duration
1.5 hours
Mode
Online & In-Person
Level
All levels
Certificate
Digital + Printable
Available Sessions
Choose a date that works for you. All sessions are small-group, facilitator-led workshops.
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