NaRS Adrenaline Auto-Injection Module

EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr. are auto-injectors containing adrenaline (epinephrine) for the treatment of allergic emergencies. The adrenaline corresponds to the body’s own fast acting stress hormone and that is released when people get shocked. The adrenaline works directly on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The adrenaline counteracts a potentially fatal anaphylactic shock by rapidly constricting the blood vessels, relaxing muscles in the lungs to improve breathing, reversing swelling, and stimulating the heartbeat.

In an anaphylactic shock the main problem for the body is the relaxation of the blood vessels, which popularly spoken makes room for more blood than there is in the body. The purpose of this hormone is in other words to concentrate the blood flow to the vital organs. Therefore it is also called the survival hormone.

Aims and Objectives

The NaRS Adrenaline Auto-Injection Module (NaRS AA) is specifically for qualified First Aiders and Pool Rescuers to assist know clients that suffer from a history of anaphylactic reactions and have been prescribed by a GP with their own Adrenaline Auto-Injector.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must:

§Hold an in-date NaRS First Aid or Pool Rescue Qualification or a similar nationally recognised qualification.

§Attend a course of instruction for a 3 hours

§Satisfactorily complete the requirements of this module.

Assessment

§Completion of the portfolio and worksheet to the satisfaction of the course tutor.

§Continual assessment by the tutor.

§Demonstrating the ability to carry out various anaphylactic scenarios in a safe manner.

Re-validation

The Auto-Injection Module is valid for 2 years only.