Allergy Awareness

What You Will Study

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.

• Attendance Expectations

  No need to attend College, work from home at a pace that suits you.

• How You Will Be Assessed

  Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the programme from induction to completion.

• Entry Requirements

  There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent.

• Fee Information

  This is a free course.

• Further Study

  From this online course, you can progress on to other online courses that we offer. Alternatively, this will support into employment.