Our Anaphylaxis course is a 3-4 hour practical course which covers the skills and knowledge in the 22578VIC – Course in first aid management of Anaphylaxis
Prerequisite – None.
A Statement of Attainment in 22578VIC – Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis. The statements of attainment can be emailed to successful students on the same day as the course and are renewable every 2 years.
In addition, it is recommended that the skills and knowledge related to using adrenaline injectors be refreshed at least annually by having hands-on practice using an adrenaline injector trainer device and undertaking industry-relevant training such as the ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training module on adrenaline injectors
Competency Units:
VU23090- Provide first aid management of anaphylaxis
VU23091– Develop risk minimisation and risk management strategies for anaphylaxis
Topics Include:
Recognise mild/severe anaphylaxis
Apply first aid to allergy/anaphylaxis
Administer adrenaline auto-injector
Apply Anaphylaxis Action Plan
Implement strategies to reduce allergy risk
Identify anaphylaxis triggers
DRSABCD – Basic Life Support