Designed to meet the needs of Early Childhood staff, parents and members of the public who may be entrusted with the care of children, this two hour session will provide participants with information and confidence to deal with severe and sometimes life-threatening allergic reactions in children.

Learning outcomes

• What is food allergy?
• What does anaphylaxis mean?
• What sets off allergic reactions?
• How can we recognise an anaphylactic reaction?
• Anaphylaxis - managing an emergency
• What is the Epipen?
• How to use the Epipen
• Are there side effects?
• When the immediate emergency is over .....

This course is run by Express First Aid and is a fully accredited course.

The course is conducted over a two hour period.  Course content, certificate of attendance and light refreshments are provided.  The cost includes GST.