QNUK - Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions course syllabus.

Category: First-Aid

Level: Beginner

The QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions (RQF) qualification is aimed at those working with individuals at significant risk of having an anaphylactic reaction, this includes children. The qualification has been mapped to current UK resuscitation council guidelines.

This qualification has the purpose of supporting a role in the workplace.

Guided learning hours (GLH) = 3

Total Qualification Time (TQT) = 5

The QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions (RQF) qualification is for those that require additional training in basic life support and management of anaphylaxis. Many attendees are those working in environments that support children that may be at risk of severe allergic reactions, for example those working in nurseries and other early years settings.

The qualification has also been designed as the perfect add-on to standard first aid courses such as the QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First aid (RQF)

Learning outcomes Assessment criterion

Be able to assess an incident

Conduct a scene survey

Conduct a primary survey of a casualty

Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty that is not breathing normally

Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Demonstrate CPR using a manikin

Demonstrate CPR for:

a child

an infant

Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty that is breathing normally

Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position

Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position

Be able to recognise and manage a casualty suffering with a severe allergic reaction

Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis

Explain how to minimise the risk of an allergic reaction

Recognise suspected anaphylaxis

Identify how to administer first aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis

Demonstrate the correct use of approved adrenaline autoinjectors

Candidates are assessed for this qualification using the following methods:

Multiple-choice question paper

Practical observation

Multiple-Choice Question paper

Each candidate will be assessed for this qualification by the completion of a multiple-choice question paper. Candidates will be required to score a minimum of 70% correct answers to achieve a pass.

Practical observation

Candidates are required to demonstrate capabilities as a first aider as they would in an emergency situation, therefore, candidates will need to be able to work on the floor; for example, as with CPR

This qualification is aimed at those over 16 who are able to undertake the responsibilities of administering an Adrenaline Auto Injector.

It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.

There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification.