This accredited course is perfect for educators and support staff who need to handle first aid emergencies in education and care settings, particularly those involving asthma and anaphylaxis. The training follows current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, National Asthma Council protocols, and ASCIA (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy) guidelines.

After completing the course, you will receive these certifications:

• 22702VIC - Course in Asthma Risk and Emergency Management in the Workplace
• 22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

This course empowers you with the knowledge and confidence to effectively handle emergencies involving asthma and anaphylaxis.

Anaphylaxis (22578VIC)

• Common and less common triggers and allergens
• Signs and symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe allergic reactions
• ASCIA Action Plans – reading, interpreting, and following
• Adrenaline auto-injector use (Epipen and Anapen devices)
• Auto-injector checks, storage, and expiry management
• Anaphylaxis first aid and emergency response
• Casualty positioning (adults, children, infants, pregnant casualties)
• Safe insect sting and tick removal
• Recovery position for unconscious breathing casualty
• Emergency communication and handover (IMIST-AMBO)
• Individual Anaphylaxis Management Plans
• Risk minimisation and management strategies
• Post-incident review and documentation

Asthma (22702VIC)

• Understanding asthma and common triggers
• Signs and symptoms across severity levels
• Personal Asthma Action Plans vs National Asthma Council 4-step protocol
• Thunderstorm asthma awareness and response
• pMDI and spacer technique (adult, child, and infant)
• Emergency escalation and calling 000
• Casualty positioning and monitoring
• Handover to paramedics (IMIST-AMBO)
• Workplace asthma risk assessment
• Asthma emergency kit requirements and maintenance
• Post-incident procedures and documentation
• Defusing and wellbeing supports

Practical Assessment

• Workplace contextualised anaphylaxis scenarios (Epipen and Anapen)
• Workplace contextualised asthma scenarios (adult, child, and infant)
• Post-incident review and risk management
• Defusing (hot debrief)

• A computer, tablet, or smartphone with camera and internet access for the online component
• Photo identification (driver's licence or passport)
• Ability to attend our training centre for the practical component in appropriate clothing and footwear
• Level 3 English Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill level – use our free LLN Tool to evaluate your abilities
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) – find or get your USI here

• Placebo asthma reliever medication inhaler devices (pMDI trainers)
• Single-use spacer devices (adult and child sizes)
• Spacer devices with infant masks
• Adrenaline auto-injector trainer devices (Epipen and Anapen)
• Sample Asthma Action Plans and Workplace Asthma Emergency Management Plans
• Current ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis and ASCIA First Aid Plan for Anaphylaxis
• Individual Anaphylaxis Management Plan templates
• Incident reporting documentation
• Risk assessment templates
• Communication equipment for emergency call simulation
• Infant manikin for infant scenarios
• Simulated casualty for practical demonstrations

Our comprehensive online assessment evaluates your knowledge through multiple-choice, true/false, short answer, and video response questions. You must complete and pass all assessments to attain certification.

During the practical assessment, you will demonstrate your ability to respond to simulated emergency scenarios:

Anaphylaxis scenarios

• Assessing risks and hazards and identifying the cause
• Recognising signs of allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
• Following an ASCIA Action Plan
• Administering adrenaline auto-injector (Epipen and Anapen)
• Monitoring response and knowing when to administer second dose
• Safe tick removal using freeze method
• Positioning casualties appropriately including recovery position
• Providing handover to paramedics (IMIST-AMBO)
• Completing post-incident review and updating risk management strategies

Asthma scenarios

• Assessing risks and hazards and identifying triggers
• Recognising asthma symptoms across severity levels
• Following personal Asthma Action Plans and NAC 4-step protocol
• Administering pMDI with spacer (adult, child, and infant techniques)
• Adapting approach when standard methods aren't effective
• Monitoring casualties and escalating to emergency services
• Providing handover to paramedics (IMIST-AMBO)
• Completing incident reports and post-incident review
• Conducting defusing sessions

RPL is not available for 22702VIC or 22578VIC. These courses have mandatory practical assessment components requiring demonstration with current asthma and anaphylaxis emergency equipment. Training must reflect devices currently available in Australia and align with Victorian Department of Education requirements, Ministerial Order 706, and ACECQA requirements.

Given the short course duration and critical life-saving nature of these skills, competency cannot be established through documentary evidence alone.

For further information, please contact Nexa Training at admin@nexatraining.au

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should complete this course?

This course is designed for educators, childcare workers, school staff, aged care workers, and anyone who may need to respond to asthma or anaphylaxis emergencies in a workplace setting. It meets requirements for Victorian schools (Ministerial Order 706), ACECQA-regulated services, and general workplace first aid obligations.

How long does the course take?

The course takes approximately 8 hours in total – 4 hours of online learning completed in your own time, plus 4 hours of practical assessment at our training centre.

How long is my certification valid?

Both 22702VIC and 22578VIC are valid for 3 years. For anaphylaxis, annual refresher training in adrenaline injector device use (VU23090) is also recommended. Victorian schools and ACECQA-regulated services require currency to be maintained, so ensure you renew before your certification expires.

What certification will I receive?

You will receive a Statement of Attainment for 22702VIC – Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace (units VU24021 and VU24022) and 22578VIC – Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis (units VU23090 and VU23091).

Can I do the courses separately?

Yes. 22702VIC (asthma) and 22578VIC (anaphylaxis) can be completed as standalone courses or together as a combined course.

Is RPL available?

No. These courses require practical demonstration with current emergency equipment and cannot be completed through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Where is the practical training held?

Practical assessments are conducted at Nexa Training's training centre Banyo, Brisbane or at we can come to your workplace on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane. Contact us for current session dates and locations.

For further information, please contact Nexa Training by emailing us at admin@nexatraining.au