Respond to Anaphylaxis in Care Setting

Course Overview

This course provides a critical, life-saving framework for support workers to identify and manage severe allergic reactions. It focuses on the customization of emergency response strategies to align with individual ASCIA Action Plans, ensuring that care is delivered rapidly, confidently, and in full compliance with NDIS health and safety standards.

Participants will learn to act decisively in high-pressure situations, mastering the use of adrenaline autoinjectors and the essential communication protocols required to coordinate with emergency services.

What You’ll Learn

• Define anaphylaxis and identify common triggers in a disability support environment.

• Recognize the clinical signs of mild, moderate, and severe allergic reactions.

• Execute an immediate emergency response, including the correct positioning of the participant.

• Master the safe administration of adrenaline autoinjectors (e.g., EpiPen, Anapen).

• Navigate the specific roles and legal responsibilities of support workers during a medical crisis.

• Implement post-incident procedures, including documentation, reporting, and debriefing.

• Maintain rigorous compliance with NDIS Practice Standards regarding high-risk clinical incidents.

Course Modules

• Understand Anaphylaxis

• Respond Effectively to Anaphylaxis

• Understand the Role of Support Workers and Carers

• Understand Medication and Crisis Support

• Understand Documentation and Compliance

• Apply Knowledge Through Scenarios

Designed For

• Disability support workers and community practitioners.

• NDIS providers and management teams.

• School-based support staff and childcare workers.

• Team leaders and supervisors responsible for emergency readiness.

• Families and primary carers supporting participants with known severe allergies.