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Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness – Qualsafe Level 3 Award

Start Date : Multiple start dates, enquire for more information
Location : Station Quarter

COURSE FEATURES

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Gain the confidence to act fast in an allergy or asthma emergency

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Designed specifically for schools and education settings

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Learn how and when emergency medication may be used

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Achieve a regulated Level 3 qualification in just two guided learning hours

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Be prepared to respond when it matters most. The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) is designed for people working or volunteering in schools and education settings. Develop the knowledge and confidence to recognise allergies, anaphylaxis and asthma, respond appropriately in an emergency, and support the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

During this short, focused course, you will explore allergy management within education settings, common allergens and allergic reactions, anaphylaxis and asthma, emergency medication, and appropriate first-aid responses. You will also consider the impact allergies can have on a child’s wellbeing and understand how serious incidents and near misses should be reported and recorded.

– Understand and safely manage allergies within schools and education settings
– Recognise common allergies, allergens and different types of allergic reactions
– Understand the difference between allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
– Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and asthma attacks
– Understand how and when emergency medication, including adrenaline auto-injectors and inhalers, may be used
– Respond appropriately to suspected anaphylaxis and asthma emergencies
– Understand the impact allergies can have on a child’s health, wellbeing and inclusion
– Follow appropriate allergy policies, healthcare plans and action plans
– Report and record serious incidents and near misses appropriately
Successful completion can support career development for those working within education and related professions. Learners may also progress to the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) or use their learning towards other qualifications at the same or a higher level.
Learners must be aged 16 or over on the first day of training.
Assessment is straightforward and completed at the end of the course through a 20-question multiple-choice assessment, with a minimum score of 14 out of 20 required to pass. The qualification has 2 guided learning hours and learners receive a regulated qu
Did you know? Up to 20% of anaphylactic reactions in schools happen to pupils with no previous allergy diagnosis — highlighting why allergy awareness is important for everyone working with children and young people.

This course is £60 per delegate.

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