Course Overview
Course Name
QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions (RQF)
Course Description
The Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond to anaphylactic emergencies effectively. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, caregivers, teachers, and anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of individuals at risk of severe allergic reactions.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is ideal for professionals working in environments where life-threatening allergic reactions are a risk, including schools, childcare facilities, healthcare centres, and public venues. If you are in a role that involves allergy response, this anaphylaxis training will ensure you can respond to severe allergic reactions confidently.
What You Will Learn
We provide hands-on practice with essential life-saving techniques, covering:
Recognising Anaphylaxis: Identify symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as difficulty breathing, hives, and swelling, and understand the rapid onset of a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Emergency Response: Conduct a primary assessment and apply the correct emergency first aid procedures.
Responding to anaphylaxis, including positioning and maintaining an open airway.
Adrenaline Auto-Injector Use: Learn the correct administration of devices like EpiPen.
Post-Emergency Care: Understand monitoring and reporting procedures following an incident.
Course Syllabus
Unit 1 – Supporting an individual with an anaphylactic reaction
Assess an incident
Provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is breathing or not breathing normally
Recognise and manage a casualty suffering from a severe allergic reaction
Supporting an Individual with an Anaphylactic Reaction
Assessment Method
The course includes a practical skills assessment and a multiple-choice test to confirm your ability to handle anaphylactic emergencies effectively. Successful completion grants you a QNUK Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis, valid for one year.
The course includes a practical skills assessment and a multiple-choice paper to test your ability to handle anaphylactic emergencies effectively.
On successful completion, you’ll receive a QNUK Level 3 Award in Anaphylaxis certificate valid for one year. This anaphylaxis training prepares you to respond to severe allergic reactions, providing recognised credentials in allergy response training.
Practical demonstration
The practical assessment of the learners is conducted throughout the course. On-going assessment will involve learners demonstrating practical first aid skills across a number of areas.
Multiple-choice question paper
Candidates are assessed by the completion of a single multiple-choice question paper.
6 multiple-choice questions
The pass mark is 4 correct answers
Time limit of 20 minutes
What's Included

Expert instructions

Comprehensive manual

Qualification fees

Necessary equipment

One-year certification

Reminder service

Speedy response to your questions or queries
Example Questions
1. At what point should an ambulance be called for a casualty who is having a seizure?
A. Immediately in all cases
B. If the seizure lasts longer than normal
C. Only if the casualty has never had a seizure before
D. Only if the casualty is a child
2. Which ONE of the following is a treatment for a casualty suffering from shock?
A. Allow a drink of warm sweet tea
B. Allow sips of a suitable sports drink
C. Give nothing to eat or drink
D. Provide small amounts of water
In-house Pricing
£549.00 up to 12 learners (ex.vat)
£525.00 up to 6 learners (ex.vat)