Adult BLS, AED & Anaphylaxis
Core adult resuscitation combined with comprehensive anaphylaxis management — delivered on-site in four practical scenarios.
About this course
This course extends the Adult BLS & AED qualification by adding comprehensive anaphylaxis management — covering recognition, epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) use, and post-event care.
It's ideal for workplaces with known allergy risks, food businesses, schools, and any setting where anaphylaxis is a realistic possibility. Around 1 in 50 people in the UK has a severe allergy, and early use of an adrenaline auto-injector is the critical intervention.
What you'll learn
- Adult CPR and AED operation
- Cardiac arrest recognition
- Anaphylaxis recognition and severity assessment
- Epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen/Jext) training
- Post-anaphylaxis monitoring
- Recovery position
- Calling for emergency assistance
- Four practical scenarios
Who this course is for
This course suits non-clinical teams in settings where a severe allergic reaction is a realistic risk.
- Food service and hospitality teams
- Schools and universities
- Sports facilities
- Offices where staff have known allergies
- Any workplace with anaphylaxis risk
Delivery & assessment
Approximately 3 hours with four assessed practical scenarios. Maximum class size is 12 learners per trainer.
Your certificate
Qualsafe Awards certificate, Level 3 RQF, valid for three years.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need to provide EpiPens for training?
No — we bring trainer auto-injectors.
Is this suitable for non-clinical staff?
Yes, it is designed specifically for lay responders.
What's the difference from the clinical version?
The clinical course, for healthcare staff, follows RC(UK) protocols and has 1-year validity.
Ready to book BLS, AED & Anaphylaxis training?
Tell us what you need and we'll send a fixed, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.