Recognise anaphylaxis and act in the minutes that decide it — the triggers, the signs with and without a rash, the person's own injectors and action plan, why adrenaline comes first and the law that lets you give it, device technique, positioning, 999 and the second dose, and what happens after.
What this course covers
- Recognise anaphylaxis quickly, including reactions without skin signs
- Locate and check the person's prescribed injectors and allergy action plan
- Explain why adrenaline is first-line and the legal basis for giving it
- Administer an auto-injector correctly, position the person safely and manage the 999 call
- Act correctly afterwards — observation, handover, recording and replacing devices
What's in each section
Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline Auto-Injectors runs across 12 sections, each ending in a quick knowledge check:
- Minutes Matter
- Triggers, and Who Is at Risk
- Recognising It
- The Person's Plan and Their Devices
- Adrenaline and the Law
- Giving the Injector, Step by Step
- Position Saves Lives
- 999 and the Second Dose
- Afterwards
- The Mimics
- Prevention and Everyday Vigilance
- Recording, Reporting and Your Part in It
How much does Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline Auto-Injectors training cost?
£3.99 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription from £1.99 per learner per month covers every course in the catalogue — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Anyone who could be first on the scene of a severe allergic reaction: carers at mealtimes, kitchen and catering staff, and everyone supporting a person prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector. Natasha's Law has sharpened allergen duties, and the people most at risk often cannot communicate their own symptoms. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying our CPD Member badge (The CPD Certification Service), showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline Auto-Injectors.
- Basic Life Support & First Aid — 45 min online, £3.99 per person
- First Aid — 50 min online, £3.99 per person
- Medication Awareness — 60 min online, £3.99 per person
- Food Safety & Hygiene — 45 min online, £3.99 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline Auto-Injectors training take?
About 45 min of e‑learning, across 12 sections with 14 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline Auto-Injectors training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to recognise anaphylaxis quickly, including reactions without skin signs; locate and check the person's prescribed injectors and allergy action plan; explain why adrenaline is first-line and the legal basis for giving it. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline Auto-Injectors CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — it is CPD Aligned, and the certificate carries our CPD Member badge. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 100% — every question tests something a learner would act on — and attempts are unlimited, so learners can retake it until it is right. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
Does this make someone competent to use an adrenaline auto-injector?
No, and it should not be treated that way. It covers the knowledge — recognising anaphylaxis, the law, device technique, positioning, 999 and the second dose, and what happens after. Competence with the injector must be assessed in the workplace with a trainer device by someone qualified to judge it, and the Anaphylaxis competency record in your portal is built for that sign‑off. Staff should also check their own service's medication and first aid policies for how administration is recorded.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
No — this is a standalone mandatory course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.
Do staff need hands-on training with adrenaline auto-injectors?
Familiarisation with trainer devices is strongly recommended, and staff named in a person's allergy plan should know their specific device. This course covers recognition, positioning, when to give adrenaline and calling 999; check device competence with trainer pens in the workplace.
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