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RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS
RQF Level 3 Award (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis Unit title: Recognition and Management of Anaphylaxis
SCQF Level 6 Award (Scotland)
Qualification title: Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis at SCQF Level 6 Unit title: Recognition and Management of Anaphylaxis
LEVEL 3
LEARNING OUTCOME
LEARNING OUTCOMES THE LEARNER WILL:
1. Know how to recognise a casualty with anaphylaxis
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA THE LEARNER CAN:
1.1 Describe anaphylaxis
1.2 Identify triggers for anaphylaxis
1.3 Describe life threatening problems associated with the:
• Airway
• Breathing
• Circulation
• Disability (neurological status)
• Exposure (Skin and mucosal changes)
1.4 Explain the need for an early call for help 1.5 Explain the treatment for anaphylaxis:
• Removal of trigger • Auto-injector
1.6 Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injectors 2.1 Conduct a scene survey
2.2 Conduct an initial assessment using the ABCDE approach: • Airway
• Breathing • Circulation • Disability
• Exposure
2.3 Position the casualty presenting with: • Difficulty in breathing
• Life threatening circulation problems • Unconsciousness
2. Be able to manage a casualty who is breathing normally
3. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
4. Be able to manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
3.1 Recognise the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
3.2 Demonstrate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using adult or child manikin
4.1 Recognise the need to use an auto-injector
4.2 Prepare medication for administration during anaphylaxis treatment
4.3 Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector using training device 4.4 Safely dispose of sharps according to agreed ways of working
4.5 Hand over the patient to a medical professional
Code: Unit code:
Code: Unit code:
601/4738/6 J/506/6603
R416 04 UG40 04
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