AllergyWise anaphylaxis online training

I have an allergy

I am a parent or child minder

I am a school nurse

I am a GP or Practice Nurse

I am a pharmacist

I am a first aid trainer

I am a nursery nurse

I work in a school

AllergyWise for Parents of pre-school children
AllergyWise for Parents of school-age children

For anyone wanting to know more about anaphylaxis who is caring for a severely allergic child: parents, relatives or childminders / nannies

Course content

• Symptoms and what to do in an emergency
• Medication and specialist care
• Allergy management and detailed information on significant allergens
• Caring for a severely allergic child in early years’ and school settings

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AllergyWise for Adults with allergies

For anyone wanting to know more about managing a severe allergic condition

Course content

• Symptoms and what to do in an emergency
• Medication and specialist care
• Allergy management and detailed information on significant allergens
• Longer term treatment and lifestyle tips

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AllergyWise for Healthcare Professionals

A “train the trainer” course for those needing knowledge of allergy management in a professional capacity:

• School nurses
• Nursery nurses with responsibility for training other staff
• Community nurses

Course content

• Comprehensive information on symptoms, allergen avoidance, emergency response and longer term management
• Advice and toolkit for running your own anaphylaxis training in schools and early years settings

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AllergyWise for GPs & Practice Nurses

For General Practitioners and surgery support staff, designed to provide the knowledge needed to support patients

Course content

• Comprehensive information on symptoms, common allergens, emergency response and the role of primary care in longer term management
• Advice and toolkit for running your own anaphylaxis training for primary care colleagues and patient groups

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AllergyWise for Pharmacists

For Pharmacists, Dispensers and Technicians

Course Content

Two thirty minute modules:

• Guide to early recognition of symptoms
• Allergic reaction mechanisms
• Emergency treatment
• Dispensing advice and impact on other health issues

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AllergyWise for Schools

For key staff in schools who have responsibility for severely allergic children in their school (KS1-KS5)

Course Content

Topics include:

• Understanding anaphylaxis in children
• What happens in an anaphylactic reaction
• Common causes of anaphylaxis
• Emergency treatment with adrenaline injectors
• Management of severely allergic children in school; including- practical tips for avoiding a crisis, school trips, healthcare plans

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