Addison’s disease can be lived with if you medicate regularly with hormone supplements, but there is a risk of your usual symptoms becoming suddenly much worse. This is called an Adrenal Crisis (Addisonian Crisis) which requires immediate first aid management and advanced care in hospital.
Our course covers all fundamental information surrounding Addison’s disease: its causes, symptoms, treatments, prevention as well as what to do if someone has an Adrenal Crisis.
This course will be delivered using a variety of teaching methods including presentations, case studies, small group discussions, videos, and practical simulation. They are suited for all levels of knowledge and experience.
Healthcare professionals including nurses and doctors who are expected to administer ECGs as part of their daily responsibilities will benefit from undertaking this particular training course.
Delegates will learn how to appropriately assess the deteriorating service user and implement emergency interventions whilst waiting for other medical professionals.
The course ensures staff are compliant with all requirements of the NHSCSP, but also covers a wide range of related modules including communication with patients, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN), referring to Colposcopy and more.
The Level 3 Award in Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam RQF, which is regulated by Ofqual, is the most comprehensive recognised qualification in epilepsy, seizure first aid and Buccal Midazolam.
