Anaphylaxis and Allergy Online Training for Schools and Carers

This course is split into five sections.

In this section the course looks at what an allergy is and how it can be caused, how allergies are triggered and what symptoms you need to look out for.

If someone has an allergy it is because their body is reacting to a substance that should be harmless.  These include dust mite, pollen, food, insect bites, mould, medication and latex, household chemicals and animal dander.  These substances are known as allergens.  When a person comes into contact with an allergen their body creates antibodies to fight against it as their immune system sees the allergen as a threat and reacts to it.    

Allergic reactions normally happen very quickly after being exposed to an allergen and can be mild, moderate or severe.  The course looks at different allergens in detail and the different types of reactions to an allergen including a cross reaction.  

The way a child reacts to an allergen can change over time. They are always at risk of a severe reaction.

Even a small amount of allergen can cause a severe reaction.

This section will explain the best way to monitor, help and treat a child with allergies.

This section also discusses how important it is for children with allergies to have an Individual Healthcare Plan, how you can avoid allergens and what medication is used to treat mild and moderate reactions.  These include antihistamines and inhaler.

Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction to an allergen.  This is when so much histamine is released that the whole body is affected.  This can cause a person's circulatory system to stop distributing oxygen around the body, leading to Anaphylactic Shock.

In this section the course looks at how you can identify and help prevent anaphylaxis and what to do if a child goes into anaphylactic shock.

Anaphylactic shock is treated with adrenaline which is administered by an auto-injector.  These come in a range of doses depending on the child's age and weight.  The section covers the emergency procedure including how to use the auto-injector and administer adrenalin and what to do if the child loses consciousness - recovery position/CPR. 

In this section the course covers the responsibilities of the school management and staff and what needs to be considered by the school to help a child with allergies including school policy, school trips, medication, exams and risk factors inside and outside the classroom.

In this section the course discusses the responsibilities of the parents and guardians, and what they should encourage their child to do on a daily basis.

It also looks at the impact allergies can have on a child’s emotional health, and how school staff can offer support and raise awareness.

At the end of this course you will know why it’s so important that a child with allergies avoids their allergens and how to recognise a child having a mild, moderate or severe allergic reaction.

You should also feel confident at monitoring and helping a child with allergies on a daily basis and what to do if their symptoms develop into anaphylaxis.

This course finishes with a test to ensure you have understood the content so be sure to pay attention.  Good luck!

This online training course has been designed to be used by anyone who cares for children, including those in schools, parents, guardians, youth workers and childminders.

Half of the children in the UK have one or more allergies and there is no cure.  Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction and if it is not treated immediately and correctly it can be fatal.  Our training will provide you with a step-by-step emergency procedure to follow in response to an anaphylactic shock. In just 40 minutes you will learn about what Individual Healthcare Plans are, the different types of allergies and how they are caused, what anaphylaxis is, school policies and responsibilities and the impact that these allergies can have on a child.

All the online training courses are:

• High quality, video based online courses.
• Compatible on any device and very simple to use.
• Thoroughly researched, accurate in content and filmed in an interesting way in order to fully engage the learner.
• Accredited and approved and can be counted towards CPD.

Discounts are available for purchases of 25 courses or more.