AllergyWise® for Careworkers

A course is for people who are responsible for caring for others, whether adults or children, who have serious allergies.

Course outline

Our AllergyWise® for Careworkers course includes:

  • what happens during an allergic reaction and the common causes of allergic reactions
  • what anaphylaxis is and the symptoms
  • how to read food labels and reduce the risk of cross-contamination when preparing food
  • what can increase the risk of anaphylaxis
  • how to use adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPen®, Emerade® and Jext®)
  • managing serious allergies, specifically in a care setting

 

This course takes approximately 1-1.5 hours to complete, at a time that suits you.

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More about the course

This course has been designed to help you improve and update your knowledge about the management of serious allergies. This includes allergen avoidance, early recognition of symptoms and crisis management.

To complement this online course, we recommend you order trainer adrenaline auto-injector devices to practise with. Order these directly from the manufacturer’s websites for free: EpiPen®, Jext® and Emerade®.

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Who is the course useful for?

This course is suitable for people who are responsible for caring for others, whether adults or children, who may have serious allergies.

ALL staff should be aware of the possibility of a serious allergic reaction occurring and know what action to take if such an emergency does occur. It is important to understand that any member of staff at any time might be with a person who is experiencing a serious allergic reaction, and all staff need to be able to act appropriately, not wait for “someone else” to deal with the situation.

Why the course is important

The most serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) usually begins within minutes and can be life-threatening. The more staff that are allergy aware, understand the importance of allergen avoidance, know the signs of an allergic reaction and what to do in an emergency, the safer everyone with allergies in the care setting will be.

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How serious allergies affect adults

In the UK, it's estimated that 1-2% of the adult population have allergies and intolerances
Care clients or colleagues may have food allergies, or non-food allergies (e.g. medication, insect stings)
For those living with serious allergies, feeling like you have to always be vigilant can cause anxiety, even around every day tasks

How serious allergies affect children and young people

In the UK, up to 5% of children are thought to have a food allergy.
17% of fatal food-anaphylaxis reactions in school-age children happen while they are at school.
Young people aged 16-25 years are at the highest of serious allergic reactions to food.

Why choose our course?

Anaphylaxis UK is the only charity solely for those at risk of serious allergic reactions. We’ve been supporting those at risk of anaphylaxis for over 25 years, providing trusted information to individuals, schools, healthcare professionals and businesses. Our information is evidence-based, with the support of our Clinical and Scientific Panel.

Our AllergyWise® for Careworkers course is based on our AllergyWise® for Healthcare Professionals course, which has been produced and updated by Sue Clarke, BSc (hons) RGN, RHV, SPPH, DN, P, Asthma Dip(author), advisor to Anaphylaxis UK, with support from our Information Team, who have a wealth of knowledge about allergies and anaphylaxis. The course content has also been clinically reviewed.

Pricing information

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  • Course cost: £19 including VAT per person.
 
  • You can purchase this course for a minimum of 5 staff.

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FAQs: About the AllergyWise® for Careworkers course

Please see our FAQs below. For further support, get in touch via our course support page.

  • How long do staff have to complete the course?

    The purchased courses are valid for 12 months, as per the course terms and conditions.

  • Do staff have to complete it at a certain time?

    No, this online course can be completed at a time that suits the user.

  • How long does the course take?

    The course takes approximately 1 – 1.5 hours to complete. 

  • Does the course need to be completed all in one go?

    No, users can log back in and their course progress will be saved.

  • Do you need to pass the final assessment on the first attempt?

    No, the pass mark for the final assessment is 80% but you can re-do the assessment multiple times if needed. There is also no time limit for the final assessment.

  • Does this course include how to use adrenaline auto-injectors?

    Yes, how to use adrenaline auto-injectors is included in this course.

    To complement this online course, we recommend you order trainer adrenaline auto-injector devices to practise with. Order these directly from the manufacturer’s websites for free: EpiPen®, Jext® and Emerade®.

  • How long will I have access to the course content?

    The validity of the course purchase is 12 months.

  • Why is it important that careworkers complete this course?

    The most serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) usually begins within minutes and can be life-threatening.

    It’s important to raise allergy awareness in care settings, to ensure they are safe for those with allergies.

    The more staff who have an understanding of allergies and allergen avoidance, can recognise the signs of anaphylaxis and know what to do in an emergency, the safer anyone with allergies in the care setting will be.

FAQs: Purchasing the AllergyWise® for Careworkers course

Please see our FAQs below. For further support, get in touch via our course support page.

  • How do I buy this AllergyWise® for Careworkers course?

    Click one of the purchase buttons throughout this page, or through this link. Payment is made by credit/debit card.

  • How much does the course cost?

    The course costs £18 including VAT per person. There is a minimum purchase of 5.

     

  • Why do I have to buy for a minimum of 5 staff?

    We encourage a whole care setting allergy awareness approach –  the more staff who are allergy aware and can recognise the signs of anaphylaxis, the safer anyone with allergies in the care setting will be.

  • What if I don’t need to buy for 5 staff?

    Once purchased, you will be able to use the course places for 12 months, so if you have any staff changes, new staff members, ad-hoc staff etc. then these staff can also be trained. 

  • What happens after I’ve paid for this course for my staff?

    The group leader who purchases the course can enrol users onto the course. You can do this by logging into your account and going to ‘Learning Groups’. Click on the Enrol New User button to add users by entering their name and email address. The enrolled user will then receive an email with their account login details so they can access the training. Each staff member needs their own account to complete the course individually. 

    Please see pages 3 and 4 of our step-by-step guide for further information.

FAQs: Managing your AllergyWise® account

Please see our FAQs below. For further support, get in touch via our course support page.

  • I've purchased this course, how do I enrol staff?

    The group leader who purchases the course can enrol users onto the course. You can do this by logging into your account and going to ‘Learning Groups’. Click on the Enrol New User button to add users by entering their name and email address. The enrolled user will then receive an email with their account login details so they can access the training. Each staff member needs their own account to complete the course individually. 

    Please see pages 3 and 4 of our step-by-step guide for further information.

  • I’ve purchased this course, how do I find out how many staff have completed it?

    As the group leader, you can see the progress of your staff by logging into your account and going to ‘Learning Groups’.

  • I've been told to do this course, how do I access it?

    Your group leader, who is the person who purchases this course for your workplace, can enrol you onto the course. They can either assign user email addresses themselves to enrol staff directly, or they can distribute a shareable link for users to sign up themselves. Each staff member needs their own account to complete the course individually. 

    Please see pages 4 to 6 of our step-by-step guide for further information.

  • I've received a link to access the course, do I need to sign up myself?

    If your group leader has not enrolled you as a user onto the course, but has shared a link with you instead, you need to create your own account by clicking ‘Become a Member’. Once registered, you will be able to access the course content.

    Please see pages 5 to 6 of our step-by-step guide for further information.

  • Can a colleague share my login?

    No, all of our AllergyWise® courses are designed to be done individually. If you give your login details to someone else, the quizzes and course assessment will have already been completed by you and they will not be able to get a digital certificate of completion.

  • How do I access my digital certificate once I’ve completed the course?

    After passing the final assessment, you will be able to download and save your digital certificate of completion by clicking on the ‘print your certificate’ button. 

    You can also download your digital certificate of completion by logging into your account and clicking on the certificate icon in the Training area.

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