The Anaphylaxis Management course teaches candidates how to recognise a casualty with anaphylaxis and provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty. 

This 4-hour Anaphylaxis Management training is available as a standalone course or can be added to one of RLSS UK’s other first aid qualifications. After completing an RLSS UK Anaphylaxis Management course, candidates receive a Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis.

RLSS UK’s Anaphylaxis Management course was created in partnership with the Anaphylaxis UK, the only UK-wide charity solely focussed on supporting people at risk of severe allergic reactions. They empower people living with severe allergies to be more confidently in control of their lives and provide information and support to patients and their families and carers. 

RLSS UK’s Anaphylaxis Management is CIMSPA endorsed, which means it has been quality-assured by CIMSPA. 

The Anaphylaxis Management qualification is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.



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About the Anaphylaxis Management Course 

The RLSS UK Anaphylaxis Management course teaches candidates how to recognise a casualty in anaphylactic shock and to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty. 

The Anaphylaxis Management training can be completed in 4 hours and is designed to be delivered in one-day. It can be taken as a standalone course or can be added to one of RLSS UK’s other first aid qualifications. 

The Anaphylaxis Management course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work, including practical assessment on CPR and the management of Anaphylaxis. After completing an RLSS Anaphylaxis Management course, candidates receive a Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis. 

The Anaphylaxis Management qualification is Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited and valid for two years after the assessment date. 

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Prerequisites to do the Anaphylaxis Management Qualification 

Candidates must be a minimum of 16-years-old at the time of taking the Anaphylaxis Management course, and no prior first aid knowledge is required. 



Who is the Anaphylaxis Management Course Recommended For? 

Everyone! Individuals and organisations are advised to take the Anaphylaxis Management training to feel confident if a family member, friend, or co-worker has a severe allergic reaction and they need to deliver emergency lifesaving adrenaline auto-injector, CPR, and/or AED procedures. 



Anaphylaxis Management Course Content 

A range of subjects are covered within the Anaphylaxis Management course, including: 

  • Assessing an incident 
  • Providing first aid to an unresponsive casualty 
    • CPR including AED 
    • Pocket mask 
    • Recovery position 
  • Recognising a casualty with anaphylaxis 
  • Using an adrenaline auto-injector 



Anaphylaxis Management Assessment Criteria 

The RLSS UK Anaphylaxis Management course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work. There is a practical assessment on CPR and the management of Anaphylaxis, and all assessment criteria must be achieved to pass the Anaphylaxis Management course. 



Renewal Process for an Anaphylaxis Management Certificate 

To renew an Anaphylaxis Management certificate, candidates must re-qualify by being assessed against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the qualification. A renewal is achieved by redoing the initial 4-hours of course content.  



RLSS UK Anaphylaxis Management Specification 

You can view the full RLSS UK’s Anaphylaxis Management specification here. 



Anaphylaxis Management CPD Points 

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RLSS UK’s Anaphylaxis Management offers candidates the following continual professional development (CPD): 

CPD = 2 CIMSPA Points 



How to Book an RLSS UK Anaphylaxis Management Course 

RLSS UK Anaphylaxis Management courses are delivered by RLSS UK Approved Training Centres (ATCs) or Approved Training Providers (ATPs). ATCs and ATPs across the UK and Ireland run first aid qualifications regularly. 

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Interested in Becoming an RLSS UK First Aid Trainer Assessor? 

RLSS UK Trainer Assessors (TA) deliver RLSS UK First Aid qualifications at Approved Training Centres (ATCs) or Approved Training Providers (ATPs). If you are interested in becoming an ATP or a First Aid Trainer Assessor at an ATC, please visit our Become a First Aid Trainer Assessor page to learn more about the prerequisites and how to apply. 



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