Full Course - $55

 

Overview

 

This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid to a person experiencing anaphylaxis until the arrival of medical assistance.

 

It also covers the recognition, risk management, prevention and risk minimisation strategies related to anaphylaxis. It provides the outcomes required to develop and implement a risk management plan to reduce the risk of severe reactions in individuals diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis.

 

It can be applied in either the workplace, or in the community.

 

There are also specific industries that require additional training such as childcare workers, school teachers and other industries.

 

Key Learning Outcomes

 

• Identify the triggers, signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

• Develop risk management and risk minimisation strategies for anaphylaxis. This includes the development and implementation of pre-emergency risk assessment/ management and the development of individual anaphylaxis management plans.

• Provide an emergency first aid response to an individual experiencing anaphylaxis, until the arrival of medical assistance. This includes standard first aid procedures and the specific skills and knowledge to administer adrenaline using an adrenaline autoinjector.

 

Unit of Competency

 

On successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for:

 

• 22578VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

 

Units

• VU23090 Provide first aid management of anaphylaxis

• VU23091 Develop risk minimisation and risk management strategies for anaphylaxis

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