Anaphylaxis Awareness and use of an AAI (Auto Adrenalin Injector) and Train the Trainer AAI Practical Assessment

This course will provide the learner with the skills needed to complete the practical use of an AAI (Auto Adrenalin Injector) assessment on their colleagues. This course will cover the same content as the Anaphylaxis Awareness and use of an AAI, as well as the additional content designed to teach the learner to competently deliver an AAI assessment.

The learner does not need to first attend the Anaphylaxis Awareness and Use of an AAI course first, as the content is delivered during this training.

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.

The child does not need to be present for the competency assessment.

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
• Enable learners to understand and practice how to activate an AAI
• Enable learners to understand responsibilities to carry out robust AAI assessment

 

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 know how to correctly administer an AAI
• To understand your responsibilities as an assessor
• To understand the competency framework used when teaching others how to use 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, and wishes to take responsibility for completing colleagues Use of an AAI practical assessments.

 

Delivery format and duration

Face to face: 2 hours 30 minutes

 

Update requirement

Annual update with a minimum of one competency assessment.