Emergency Medication Adrenaline Awareness Training Resources
Emergency Medication Adrenaline – Health and Social Care Training Pack
This training pack provides clear and accessible information for staff working in Health and Social Care settings. It explains what emergency medication is, when it may be required and the responsibilities staff have when supporting someone who needs rescue medicines including adrenaline. The content is written in plain language to support staff with different levels of experience and confidence.
This resource is fully editable and suitable for use in residential care homes, domiciliary care, supported living nursing services and agency settings. It is ideal for trainers and organisations delivering in house training. The pack can be used for inductions, CPD sessions, team meetings and refresher training.
What this training pack covers:
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What emergency medication is
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When adrenaline may be required
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PRN use and legal frameworks
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Safe administration and recording
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Storage and disposal
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Recognising when rescue medicines may be needed
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When to escalate concerns or seek medical help
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Person centred support and communication
What’s included:
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Editable presentation
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Supporting handout
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Clear explanations and practical examples
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Trainer friendly structure for easy delivery
Who this training is for:
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Care home staff
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Domiciliary care teams
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Supported living services
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Nursing and clinical support staff
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Agency workers
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Trainers and in house training leads
Why this topic matters: Emergency medication must be used safely and correctly to protect the person receiving care. Staff need to understand when rescue medicines including adrenaline may be required and how to respond confidently and appropriately. This training promotes safe practice and helps reduce avoidable harm.
Presentation and Handout
All files editable.
Aims: By the end of the session learners will understand:
What adrenaline is and when it is administered
Recognising when adrenaline is needed
Administration techniques
Presentation (43 slides)
Aims
Introduction
Anaphylaxis
Cardiac Arrest
Severe Asthma Attacks
End Comments
Section - ADMINISTRATION
Cardiac Arrest
Anaphylaxis
Severe Asthma Attacks
Standard Asthma Management
Auto-Injectors for Severe Asthma
Severe Asthma Attacks – Last Resort Treatment
Severe Asthma Attacks – Dosage and Administration
End Comments
Adrenaline Auto-Injector for the Self-Administration of Adrenaline
Epipen Administration
Before Activating the Epipen
Preparing the EpiPen and Choosing the Injection Site
Administration
Safe Disposal
Use of Epipens by Health Care Professionals
Section - ADMINISTRATION VIA INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
RCUK Guidelines
Recognition of Anaphylaxis
Confirm Need for IM Injection
Draw Up Adrenaline
Injection Site and Preparation
Administration and Disposal
Monitor the Patient
End Comments
Section - ADMINISTRATION VIA INTRAVENOUS (IV) INFUSION
Indications
Preparation
IV Access
IV Infusion
Continuous Monitoring
ROSC And Post-ROSC Care
Titration and Duration
Documentation
End Notes
References
Word Document
Handout
Related Resources:
Asthma General Awareness (Single Presentation)
Inhalers and Spacers Awareness (Single Presentation)
Asthma Awareness (Single Handout)
Inhalers and Spacers (Single Handout)
Nebulisers Awareness (Clinical and Non Clinical)
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