Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness for Schools (Benedict's Law)

Designed for all school staff, this course meets the theory training requirements of Benedict’s Law and provides essential knowledge in allergy awareness and emergency response. Practical training in the administration of adrenaline medication must be completed separately where required.

Description

Course content:

  • The development of Benedict’s Law
  • What is an Allergy?
  • Mild Allergic Reactions
  • Anaphylaxis – Recognition and the ABC Approach
  • Anaphylaxis – Emergency Response
  • Understanding Adrenaline Medication (AAI’s and EURneffy nasal spray)
  • Biphasic Anaphylaxis (Second Wave Reactions)
  • Allergy Action Plans
  • Storing and Accessing Adrenaline Medication
  • Allergies and Associated Health Conditions
  • Food Hypersensitivity including food allergies, food intolerance and coeliac disease
  • Food Labelling
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Policies and Documents
  • Staff Training
  • Inclusion and Safeguarding
  • Communicating with Parents and Carers