Learn how to effectively handle anaphylaxis and give BLS in medical emergencies with this free online healthcare course. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction that can occur seconds or minutes after being exposed to an allergen. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to recognise and manage anaphylaxis and provide basic life support (BLS) in emergency situations. You will learn about the causes, triggers and symptoms of anaphylaxis, as well as how to diagnose and treat anaphylactic reactions.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 187892 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define anaphylaxis and understand its causes, triggers, and symptoms • Describe the effective management of anaphylaxis • Explain the role and appropriate use of medications in the management of anaphylaxis • Analyze the role of the BLS provider in the emergency care system • Recall the role of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the management of cardiac arrest • Summarize the importance of early defibrillation and the role of the BLS provider in facilitating timely defibrillation |
| Course Code | 5346 |

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