First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

Course Overview

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to assist an individual with a severe allergic reaction by the administration of an EpiPen until medical aid arrives.  It also develops skills in the recognition, management, prevention and risk minimisation strategies so as to develop and implement a management plan to reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions. Course provider St John Ambulance Australia - RTO # 88041.

Course Content

• Legal issues
• Infection control
• Review of DRABC Action Plan
• Information of ‘food tolerance' and ‘allergy'
• What is anaphylaxis
• Familiarisation with definitions and terms
• Management of an anaphylactic episode
• Use of a management plan
• Administration of an EpiPen
• Prevention and minimsation strategies

Course Inclusions

• Student Resource Pack
• Statement of Attainment

Please read the MSAC Institute of Training Student Guide. Note that by enrolling in this course you are agreeing to the conditions listed in this guide.