AllergyWise® for School Nurses is our brand new course especially for school nurses employed by schools and Allergy Specialist Nurses with responsibility for training school staff. The course is easy to follow, engaging and packed with practical guidance to ensure that your knowledge equips you to confidently train school staff to manage allergies.
The AllergyWise® for School Nurses course is in two parts. The knowledge modules are focused on ensuring that school nurses and allergy specialist nurses have the background knowledge they need before training school staff. Once the knowledge element of the course has been undertaken, modules on training staff equip school nurses to lead a high quality training course. The course provides school nurses and allergy specialist nurses with all the resources they need to lead the training session. The background knowledge part covers essential topics such as recognising the signs and symptoms of serious allergies, emergency response including administering adrenaline auto-injectors and developing safe management practices in schools. Additionally, the course emphasises inclusivity and safeguarding, fostering a supportive environment for all children.
Signs and symptoms of allergy & anaphylaxis
Emergency response in the event of anaphylaxis
Administration of adrenaline auto-injectors
How to store adrenaline auto-injectors safely
Food and non-food allergens
Allergy Management in Schools
Safeguarding
The course includes audio, quizzes, interactive content and a final, competency assessment. On completion, you’ll receive a digital certificate that is valid for a year from course completion date.
The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis
Emergency response including using an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) correctly
Food and non-food allergens
How to establish an allergy aware, AllergyWise® school
AllergyWise® is developed by Anaphylaxis UK, the country’s leading charity for serious allergies, with over 10 years’ experience delivering trusted training. Our courses are written by education experts and qualified educators, clinically reviewed, and tailored specifically to the needs of School Nurses. With clear guidance, practical tools and expert-led content, you can be confident you’re getting the highest quality training available which will enable you to deliver exceptional training yourself.
Developed by Anaphylaxis UK, the UK’s leading allergy charity
Based on the latest clinical guidance for allergy and anaphylaxis
Based on the latest Department for Education and Department of Health guidance
Over 10 years of proven impact of providing training of the highest quality
AllergyWise® courses are trusted by thousands of professionals nationwide
With up to 8% of students (1-2 in every class) and 20% of allergic reactions happening at school, it’s never been more important for school staff to understand how to prevent allergic reactions and act fast in an emergency. Undertaking this course will provide School nurses with the ability to equip education staff with the knowledge they need to ensure that students with allergies are safeguarded and included at school.
