210 Anaphylaxis courses

A Health & Safety Executive Approved course that complies with First Aid Regulations 1981. This is a refresher course for those that have previously attended and passed the First Aid At Work Course and now need to renew their certification. Who Should Attend? People that hold a valid First Aid At Work Certificate Course Content Health & Safety Using a First Aid Kit Incident Management Resuscitation / CPR - Adult, Child, Baby AED Familiarisation Recovery Position Choking - Adult, Child, Baby Burns & Scalds Poisoning including Anaphylaxis Epilepsy Shock Bleeding & Nose Bleeds Asthma Head Injuries Fractures, Sprains & Strains Many Other Specific Conditions Course Duration: Two Days Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note that training can take place upto 3 months in advance of the Certificate expiry date. The new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.

Recent changes to Forestry Commission policy recommend those who work in the Forestry industry attend training which includes additional topics relevant to the risks and nature or their work. The Forestry Commission recommend topics including: * Crush Injuries * Catastrophic bleeding including chainsaw including chainsaw injuries and gun shot wounds * Hypothermia / Exposure * Suspension injuries * Lyme's Disease * Lightning & High Voltage injuries * Casualty evacuation planning These are in addition to the normal Emergency First Aid criteria. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for those who work or intend to work in a forestry, agricultural or remote environment, such as tree surgeons and farmers. Emergency First Aid Course Content * Health & Safety * First Aid Kit * Resuscitation/CPR * AED Familiarisation * Recovery Position * Choking - Adult, Child, Baby * Burns & Scalds * Poisoning including Anaphylaxis * Epilepsy * Shock * Bleeding including Catastrophic bleeding * Asthma * Head Injuries * Breaks, Sprains & Strains * Specific Conditions (Heart Attack) Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note those holding a valid Certificate, training can take place up to 3 months in advance of the expiry date & the new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.

A Health & Safety Executive Approved course that complies with First Aid Regulations 1981 and includes AED familiarisation. This Course is ideal for smaller work places for persons in a lower risk work environment. Who Should Attend? Any member of an organisation who would find themselves in charge, or who has been appointed to take charge of first aid during a first aid emergency in the absence of a qualified First Aider. Course Content • Health & Safety • AED Familiarisation • First Aid Kit • Resuscitation/CPR - Adult, Child, Baby • Recovery Position • Choking - Adult, Child, Baby • Burns & Scalds • Poisoning including Anaphylaxis • Epilepsy • Shock • Bleeding & Nose Bleeds • Asthma • Head Injuries • Breaks, Sprains & Strains • Specific Conditions (Heart Attack) Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note that training can take place upto 3 months in advance of the Certificate expiry date. The new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.

This course, worth 30 hours of verifiable CPD, will demonstrate your ability to grade and reflect upon your impression technique and demonstrate competence to take impressions unsupervised under prescription. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn about the Cavity Training Impression Taking Course The course is suited to nurses who aspire to treat patients directly and to take impressions or scan for impressions under the prescription of a registered dentist or clinical dental technician. To enrol, you must be GDC-registered, work in surgery and hold indemnity insurance. (extended duties) You will need a GDC registered dental professional able and willing to supervise you. You also need to complete an Anaphylaxis Awareness course – we offer a free CPD course for this. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frequently Asked Questions How long is the course? The course duration is 2 to 6 months. When are the classes held? You will attend a live webinar class for two Saturday mornings. Is there an exam at the end? There is no exam at the end, you need to successfully complete 24 assessments with your practice mentor and a complete a 500 word dissertation. What qualifications do I need to start the course? Preferable English and Maths level 4 and above, you must also be GDC registered. What opportunities for progression is there? This qualification allows candidates to further progress onto various post registration qualifications or career opportunities, such as: * The Certificates in Orthodontic Nursing * Extending a career in prosthetics. * Training as a Lab Technician -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE DATES * 13th - 27th April 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm * 11th - 25th May 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm * 8th - 22nd June 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm * 13th - 27th July 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm * 3rd - 17th August 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm * 7th - 21st September 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm COSTS £180.00 per person (inc. VAT) Please choose from one of the course dates above. Each course is 2 days. The dates above indicate the 2 days of the course.

A Health & Safety Executive Approved course that complies with First Aid Regulations 1981 and includes AED training. This is an in-depth course that will take you through a wide range of injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace. Who Should Attend? People that are in high-risk work environments. Nominees by an employer who deems that their business requires a First Aider. Course Content * Health & Safety * Using a First Aid Kit * Incident Management * Resuscitation / CPR - Adult, Child, Baby * AED Familiarisation * Recovery Position * Choking - Adult, Child, Baby * Burns & Scalds * Poisoning including Anaphylaxis * Epilepsy * Shock * Bleeding & Nose Bleeds * Asthma * Head Injuries * Fractures, Sprains & Strains * Many Other Specific Conditions Course Duration: Three Days (18 Hours) Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years.

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * Gives learners the knowledge and skills to save someone who is in anaphylactic shock * Also covers how to prevent this happening in the first place * Also available as a bolt-on to certain other courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Incident and Casualty Management * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position * The Chain of Survival * CPR * Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis * Treatment of Anaphylaxis * Medication * Use of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Anaphylaxis is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction, which requires immediate medical attention * Did you know that in 2014 there were over 4,000 hospital admissions for anaphylactic shock in England? * Every year, the number of those suffering from anaphylaxis is increasing. This makes it very important for people to know what to do when encountering someone who is having an anaphylactic shock * This QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) course has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, at home or as a volunteer, to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis when dealing with an emergency * Successful applicants will be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and will be equipped with the vital skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective treatment. This includes practising with adrenaline auto-injectors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Management of Anaphylaxis.. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2548/3

The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competencies required to deal with a range of workplace first aid solutions. The TQUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is at learners already working or preparing to work in industry.

The qualification is aimed at learners already working or preparing to work in industry that is identified within the company's risk assessment of First Aid. The qualification has a recommended course duration of 2 days; however the course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs if required but not reduced.

Course Introduction Covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only. ABOUT THIS EVENT COURSE INTRODUCTION This course concentrates on B12 deficiency, symptoms, treatments and management. The course covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms of  pernicious anaemia.  This course is interactive and we include case studies and discuss issues regarding diagnostic testing.  We review inclusion and exclusion criteria and identification of appropriate clients. Delegates will get the opportunity to review practice with hands on practical demonstrations of how to give injections correctly. We will cover administration techniques, where to give the injections and record keeping / documentation. We will discuss role and responsibilities and contraindications and precautions. The delegates will leave this course with an example of an individual protocol of Patient Specific Direction (PSD) and a competence based framework document to be used in practice. This course is  very interactive. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES * Understand the need for accountability and responsibility in relation to role development * Demonstrate an understanding of safe practice * Describe the signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia * Describe pernicious anaemia and its impact on patients * Fully understand the principles, and practice B12 deficiency and B12 injections * Understand the importance of safety issues related to giving injections * Understand the law relating to role and function of the HCA and prescribing. * Describe why patients require B12 injections * Be able to correctly identify anatomical sites for injections * Demonstrate correct administration techniques * Demonstrate how to correctly dispose of waste * Demonstrate correct infection control procedures and use of PPE * Describe when patients require referral and understand the importance of referral using correct clinical pathways * Demonstrate an understanding of anaphylaxis and emergency procedures * Understand the need for correct prescribing procedures * Be able to document consultations following your organisations procedures     COURSE CONTENTS * Role and responsibilities * Accountability guidelines and requirements * Pernicious anaemia  * Blood- function * B12  Deficiency * Risk factors/groups * Causes of B12 deficiency * Diagnosis and reference ranges, testing * Protocols and guidelines * Factors affecting B12 diagnosis and treatment * Factors affecting absorption * B12 injections and common side effects * Could it be B12 Deficiency * Supplements * Side effects and management including ADR’s * Anaphylaxis * Contraindications and Precautions * Correct Administration and techniques including practical session * Injection sites * Legal Issues including consent * Prescribing and Patient Specific Directions * What to record * Storage * Disposal of injections/waste * Infection control * Needle stick injuries * Competence and supervised practice * Policies and procedures * Facts and Figures * Setting up and running a clinic * Insurance/indemnity * Research/evidence base and resources * WHO SHOULD ATTEND? * HCAs * Nurses * Doctors * Pharmacists * Anyone interested in Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia and those working with clients with B12 deficiency AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course.  If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this.  The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.

CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course * 1½ hr session * Would you know how to save someone's life if they were to go into anaphylactic shock? * Learn how to do so from the comfort of your own home or workplace COURSE CONTENTS: * What is anaphylaxis * The causes of anaphylaxis * The immune system * How to recognise someone in anaphylactic shock * How to treat someone in anaphylactic shock BENEFITS OF THIS SHORT COURSE: * Allergy is the most common chronic disease in Europe * The UK has some of the highest prevalence rates of allergic conditions in the world, with over 20% of the population affected by one or more allergic disorder * A staggering 44% of British adults now suffer from at least one allergy and the number of sufferers is on the rise * Up to 20% of patients with allergies struggle daily with the fear of a possible asthma attack, anaphylactic shock, or even death from an allergic reaction * Almost a third of allergy sufferers have had to chance their lifestyles to reduce their allergic reactions * In 2014, 19.2% of emergency admissions were for anaphylactic reactions and 19.2% were for ‘Other’ allergic reactions * With the knowledge you'll pick up from this course, you could potentially save someone's life! Your browser does not support HTML5 video.