We offer tailored Support Staff courses for professionals in 6-hour and 3-hour formats.
Check the differences below and sign up for the option that best fits your needs!
Understanding Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis Essentials
This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. Completing this activity entitles eligible participants to claim 6 hours of CPD.
Includes 19 Case Studies
This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. Completing this activity entitles eligible participants to claim 3 hours of CPD.
Includes 6 Case Studies
The Essentials course is ideal for those practitioners who prefer a condensed course, whereas the Understanding course is for those who enjoy a more comprehensive discussion with extended clinical content.
The difference is in the amount of background information, pathophysiology and clinical application including the number of case studies that are included. The Understanding anaphylaxis course has 19 case studies whereas the Essentials has 5 cases studies.
Both courses cover the ASCIA Acute Management of Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Health Care Professionals which are the peak body guidelines as well as the 7 steps for managing anaphylaxis.
Participants will learn how to apply this knowledge to the diagnosis of anaphylaxis, differentiating it from simple allergic reactions and other differential diagnoses. The management of anaphylaxis is also thoroughly covered, including necessary equipment, and special considerations for children, pregnant patients, and cardiac arrests.
These courses consists of a 5-module PowerPoint presentation with narration, along with supporting resources including an Anaphylaxis Management Form.
The modules cover the foundations of anaphylaxis, including the current guidelines, triggers, and mediation processes. The course then delves into the pathophysiology, exploring the mediators of inflammation and the four pathological processes that result in the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis before discussing making a diagnosis and management. The final module is devoted to case studies. See samples videos below
What do people say about our training?
"I loved this course. Prior to this, I didn't really understand what the doctors were thinking about or trying to manage during anaphylaxis events. I would follow their direct instructions, but I didn't feel able to anticipate what the doctor would ask for next. This course is thorough, realistic, and I learned more from it than I had from any other anaphylaxis program. I feel much more comfortable assisting during these events now because I feel like I'm a better teammate to the managing doctor than I was before."
Nuclear medicine technician, NSW
"An excellent course on anaphylaxis comprehensive, well-presented, and combining high-quality, evidence-based information with practical real-life scenarios. I greatly appreciate the instructors' consideration of the challenges and pressures involved in the early detection and management of anaphylaxis, providing valuable tools and resources applicable across all healthcare settings. Having completed the course, I feel more confident and better equipped to identify, escalate, and assist in the management of anaphylaxis effectively. I would highly recommend this course to my colleagues."
Nurse, NSW
"As a CT Radiographer with 20 years experience I found this course very beneficial. It offers an in depth description as well as practical examples of anaphylaxis which has helped the way we manage our patients in a clinical setting. As a result of this course, I have become more confident in assessing patients that have reactions in our department and assisting in patient care. I would definitely recommend this course."
Radiographer, NSW
