Anaphylaxis & Allergy Awareness for Schools & Carers
This course explains what allergies are, the common triggers and how to tell a mild allergic reaction from anaphylaxis. It covers the emergency steps, using an adrenaline auto-injector, healthcare and allergy action plans, spare auto-injectors in schools and practical ways to reduce exposure. It is an awareness and refresher course: it does not provide a first aid qualification, and using an auto-injector should be learned through practical training.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain the difference between an allergy and a food intolerance.
- ✓Identify common allergy triggers, including the 14 major food allergens.
- ✓Distinguish the signs of a mild to moderate allergic reaction from anaphylaxis using Airway, Breathing and Circulation.
- ✓Describe the emergency action for anaphylaxis, including using an adrenaline auto-injector and calling 999.
- ✓Explain the role of individual healthcare plans, allergy action plans and spare auto-injectors in schools.
- ✓Describe practical steps to reduce the risk of exposure to allergens.
Course contents
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Module 1: Understanding Allergy
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Recognising a Reaction
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Emergency Action
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Plans, Policies and Reducing Risk
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate