BLS, AED & Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants

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A comprehensive course covering BLS, AED use and anaphylaxis management across all age groups.

Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillation (AED) and Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants

Course duration
4 hours
Awarding body
Qualsafe
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HFR instructors and delegates practising a medical emergency response

Who is this course suitable for?

  • Schools and nurseries
  • Healthcare staff
  • Children’s services
  • Community nursing teams

What delegates will learn

  • Adult, child and infant CPR
  • AED use
  • Recognition of anaphylaxis
  • Administration of adrenaline auto-injectors
  • Age-specific emergency care

When is this course recommended?

Increasing numbers of organisations are identifying the need for staff trained to recognise and respond to severe allergic reactions.

This course is particularly relevant for:

  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Nurseries
  • Vaccination services
  • Healthcare providers
  • Community venues

Allergy safety in schools

Schools in England should follow the Department for Education’s current allergy safety guidance when planning staff training and emergency arrangements.

  • This course helps staff build the practical skills and confidence to:
  • Recognise anaphylaxis
  • Administer adrenaline auto-injectors
  • Escalate treatment appropriately
  • Manage emergencies whilst awaiting ambulance attendance

Difference from standard BLS

Standard BLS focuses on resuscitation and cardiac arrest. This course additionally develops competence in recognising and managing life-threatening allergic reactions.

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Contact HFR Solutions to discuss this course, your delegates and suitable training dates. The email button includes the course name in your enquiry.

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