Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social Care
Unit 1: Allergens, allergies and intolerances
In this first unit you will
learn about the background knowledge behind allergies, allergens and
intolerances and gain an understanding of how allergies and intolerances are
diagnosed and treated.
Unit 2: Food labelling and packaging
In this unit, you will learn how to
read different types of food labels and the importance of accurate label reading
in keeping those with allergies safe. You will develop an understanding of the
regulations surrounding food labelling and an ability to recognise when a label
is incorrect.
Unit 3: Allergy awareness for those working in adult health and social care
roles
This unit will help you to learn about the key information on allergen
awareness for those working in adult health and social care roles. How to
recognise the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions on different body parts
and how to perform first aid on those who have experienced a severe reaction.
You will also explore how to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction through
methods such as avoidance, food preparation and medical ID jewellery.
Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children
Unit 1: Allergens, allergies and intolerances
In this first unit you will
learn about the background knowledge behind allergies, allergens and
intolerances and gain an understanding of how allergies and intolerances are
diagnosed and treated.
Unit 2: Food labelling and packaging
In this unit, you will learn how to
read different types of food labels and the importance of accurate label reading
in keeping those with allergies safe. You will develop an understanding of the
regulations surrounding food labelling and an ability to recognise when a label
is incorrect.
Unit 3: Allergy awareness for those working in with children
This unit
will help you to learn about the key information on allergen awareness for those
working with children. How to recognise the signs and symptoms of allergic
reactions on different body parts and how to perform first aid on those who have
experienced a severe reaction. You will also explore how to reduce the risk of
an allergic reaction through methods such as avoidance, food preparation and
medical ID jewellery.
Allergy Awareness for those Working in the Service Sector
Unit 1: Allergens, allergies and intolerances
In this first unit you will
learn about the background knowledge behind allergies, allergens and
intolerances and gain an understanding of how allergies and intolerances are
diagnosed and treated.
Unit 2: Food labelling and packaging
In this unit, you will learn how to
read different types of food labels and the importance of accurate label reading
in keeping those with allergies safe. You will develop an understanding of the
regulations surrounding food labelling and an ability to recognise when a label
is incorrect.
Unit 3: Allergy awareness for those working in the service sector
This
unit will help you to learn about the key information on allergen awareness, how
to recognise the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions on different body
parts and how to perform first aid on those who have experienced a severe
reaction. You will also explore how to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction
through methods such as avoidance, food preparation and medical ID
jewellery.
