This is a 4 week week online course that will run Monday to Friday, 9:30am until 4pm.
This qualification will give learners the knowledge and understanding of allergies when working with children, and how to recognise, manage, and reduce the risk of allergic reactions in children.
By completing this course, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification, which can significantly enhance your employment prospects in the Health, Public Services and Care sector.
This course comes with opportunities to move forward into Teaching Personnel roles!
The course provides a solid foundation in allergy awareness and preparing you for further study or progression into higher-level qualifications and roles.
It also offers the flexibility to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle and commitments, supported by expert tutors.
The course explains what allergies are, including the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and other common allergic conditions such as asthma and eczema. Common allergens that affect children in settings like nurseries, schools, and childminding environments, how to identify signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, including mild, moderate, and severe reactions and how to respond appropriately to allergic emergencies.
Also covered are, legislation and responsibilities around allergy awareness in childcare, including safe food handling and creating allergy management plans.
Course Units:
Unit 1 – Understand allergens, allergies, intolerances
Unit 2 – Food labelling and packaging
Unit 3 – Awareness of allergies in children and young people
Course Compeltion
Upon completion, you will understand how to keep children safe by recognising and managing allergies effectively, be more confident in identifying allergic reactions, responding in emergencies and creating safe environments for children with allergies.
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