Anaphylaxis Awareness and use of an AAI (Auto Adrenalin Injector)

This session aims to look at signs and symptoms of allergic reaction and anaphylaxis, and how to use an AAI. Risks and care planning are explored.

We provide training on the current devices: Epipen and Jext.

There is one competency assessment required for this training. Learners are not deemed competent until they have completed both theory and practical elements. Face to face sessions include the competency assessment, however for those learners attending via MST or online, a practical competency assessment visit will be arranged. Assessment visits can be held at your venue or our training room. The child does not need to be present for the competency assessment.

The competency assessment can be completed by a colleague that has attended and passed the Anaphylaxis Awareness and use of an AAI & Train the Trainer AAI Practical Assessmentcourse.

For guidance how to book this training session please visit our training information page.

 

Aims of the session

• Enable staff to recognise early signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
• Allow staff to practice using an AAI

 

Objectives of the session

• To have an understanding of what anaphylaxis is
• To understand what allergens are
• To know how to manage anaphylaxis in your setting
• To know what to do in an emergency situation
• To practice using an AAI

 

Teaching and learning strategy

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be facilitated during the theory session to include presentations, question and answer sessions and visual and practical demonstrations.

 

Target audience

Anyone caring for a child or young person in a community setting who has been prescribed an AAI.

 

Delivery format and duration

• Face to face: 1 hour 30 minutes
• MST: 1 hour
• Moodle: available for annual update

 

Update requirement

Annual update with a minimum of one competency assessment.