Specialist First Aid Training
Anaphylaxis & Auto-Injector Training
A focused 2-hour course for school nurses, nursery staff, and childcare settings. Learn to recognise anaphylaxis and administer an adrenaline auto-injector with confidence.
Course Overview
Our Anaphylaxis & Auto-Injector Training is a focused 2-hour course designed for school nurses, nursery staff, teaching assistants, and anyone working in a childcare setting where children may be at risk of severe allergic reactions.
The course covers how to recognise the signs of anaphylaxis, how to respond quickly and calmly, and how to correctly administer an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen or Jext pen). Delivered by a registered paediatric nurse with extensive clinical experience.
This is an in-house course delivered at your setting across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, and London on request. Ideal for whole-team training or individual staff members who need up-to-date anaphylaxis awareness.
Quick Facts
- Duration2 hours
- FormatIn-house, face-to-face
- LocationsSussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent & London
- Suitable forSchool nurses, nursery & childcare staff
- Delivered byRegistered paediatric nurse
- CertificateIssued on completion
Pricing (Sussex)
Surrey, Hampshire, Kent & London — please contact us for pricing
What the course covers
In 2 hours, you'll gain the knowledge and practical skills to recognise and respond to anaphylaxis quickly and confidently.
Understanding Anaphylaxis
- ✓What anaphylaxis is and how it differs from a mild allergic reaction
- ✓Common triggers — nuts, dairy, eggs, insect stings, medications
- ✓Recognising the early warning signs of a severe allergic reaction
Signs & Symptoms
- ✓Skin reactions — hives, swelling, flushing
- ✓Respiratory symptoms — wheezing, difficulty breathing, throat tightening
- ✓Circulatory symptoms — rapid heart rate, dizziness, collapse
Using an Auto-Injector
- ✓How adrenaline auto-injectors work (EpiPen, Jext, Emerade)
- ✓Step-by-step administration technique — hands-on practice
- ✓What to do after administering — positioning, calling 999, monitoring
Emergency Response & Care Plans
- ✓When and how to call 999
- ✓Positioning an anaphylactic casualty correctly
- ✓Understanding individual allergy action plans in your setting
Who is this course for?
Anyone working in a school, nursery, or childcare setting where children may be at risk of anaphylaxis. No prior first aid experience is required.
School nurses
Keep your anaphylaxis response skills and knowledge up to date
Teaching staff & TAs
Gain confidence to respond if a child has a severe allergic reaction
Nursery & preschool staff
Essential training for settings caring for children with known allergies
Childminders & nannies
Be prepared to respond quickly and correctly in a home setting
After-school & holiday clubs
Ensure all staff are equipped to manage anaphylaxis emergencies
Children's centre staff
Practical training for professionals supporting families with allergic children
Where we deliver this training
Anaphylaxis & Auto-Injector Training is delivered in-house at your setting. We cover the following areas:
Sussex
Up to 12 people
£335 + travel
Up to 16 people
£440 + travel
Brighton, Worthing, Horsham, Eastbourne, Chichester & surrounding areas
Surrey
Including Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom and surrounding areas
Please contact us for pricing
Hampshire
Including Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas
Please contact us for pricing
Kent
Including Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Canterbury and surrounding areas
Please contact us for pricing
London
Available on request across Greater London
Please contact us for pricing
Delivered by a registered paediatric nurse
All anaphylaxis training is delivered by Julie or a member of our qualified clinical team — registered paediatric nurses with extensive hands-on experience in emergency paediatric care. All prices are subject to travel costs which will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Book In-House TrainingBook Anaphylaxis Training for Your Setting
A 2-hour course that could save a child's life. Delivered in-house across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent and London on request.
For schools, nurseries, childminders and childcare settings