Description
This programme is suitable for any one who would benefit from an understanding of anaphylaxis and basic life support.
This online CPD Certified Anaphylaxis and Basic Life Support course covers the following areas:
Anaphylaxis
- What is anaphylaxis?
- Recognition of anaphyalxis
- Signs and symptoms
- Common triggers
- Treatment and management: auto injectors and adrenaline ‘packs’
Basic Life Support
- Recognition of cardio-respiratory arrest
- The risks to the rescuer during resuscitation / using AED
- How to perform basic life support
- The role of an automated external defibrillation
- The safe operation of an automated external defibrillator
A CPD Certified Course
This online course has reached the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks, and the learning values have been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality by the CPD Certification Service.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand the physiology and triggers of anaphylaxis, and management.
- Understand how to perform adult basic life support in accordance with UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available.