Course content

    1. Foundation Course Objectives

    2. Introduction

    3. Living with an allergy

    4. Schools Allergy Code

    1. Module 1 Objectives

    2. Unit 1: What is an allergy?

    3. Unit 1 Quiz

    4. Unit 2: What does an allergic reaction feel like?

    5. Unit 3: How to identify and treat an allergic reaction

    6. Units 2 and 3 Quiz

    7. Unit 4: How to use an adrenaline auto-injector

    8. Unit 4 Quiz

    9. Unit 5: How to manage allergy medication

    10. Spare Pens Factsheet

    11. Unit 5 Quiz

    12. Unit 6: Other allergic conditions

    13. Unit 6 Quiz

    14. Summary Notes: Allergies, symptoms and treatment

    1. Module 2 Objectives

    2. Unit 1: How to get communication right

    3. Summary Notes: Communication and sharing information

    4. Checklist: Meeting with families

    5. Module 2 Quiz

    1. Module 3 Objectives

    2. Unit 1: How to manage mealtimes

    3. Summary Notes: School meals and snack time

    4. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Module 4 Objectives

    2. Unit 1: How to reduce risk during the school day

    3. Summary Notes: Food beyond the dining hall

    4. Module 4 Quiz

    1. Module 5 Objectives

    2. Unit 1: How to run safe and inclusive trips and support independence

    3. Summary Notes: Inclusion, trips and gaining independence

    4. Checklist: School trips

    5. Module 5 Quiz

Key learning:

  • Anaphylaxis and adrenaline pen training
  • Reducing risk in the classroom, on trips and at mealtimes
  • Understanding allergies and supporting pupils' wellbeing

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