Anaphylaxis for Nurseries and Early Years – Level 2

Welcome to our Anaphylaxis for Nurseries and Early Years online course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur in young children. Nursery and early years settings need a clear protocol and training to effectively manage these types of incidents and ensure the safety of children in their care.

You may already be working in a school or early learning environment where there are children who are at risk of allergic reactions. The primary emphasis of this elearning course is on allergen avoidance, early recognition of symptoms and crisis management.

Who is the course for?

This Anaphylaxis for Nurseries and Early Years online course is suitable for all early years professionals and anyone who comes into contact with children in nurseries and early years.

What is covered in this course?

This Anaphylaxis for Nurseries and Early years online course is divided into the following sections:

• Introduction
• Section 1 – What is anaphylaxis?
• Section 2 – Common allergies
• Section 3 – What to do
• Summary
• References and resources
• End of course  assessment.

Aims

The aim of this Anaphylaxis for Nurseries and Early Years online course is to provide you with up-to-date information about managing severe allergies in schools and early years settings.

Learning objectives

This Anaphylaxis for Nurseries and Early Years online course will:

• Define anaphylaxis.
• Explain the causes of anaphylaxis.
• Determine the symptoms of anaphylaxis.
• Explore the treatments for anaphylaxis.
• Discuss how to manage anaphylaxis.
• Illustrate the anaphylaxis management procedure.
• Demonstrate how to use anaphylaxis management devices (adrenaline devices).

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Anaphylaxis for Nurseries and Early Years online course, you will be able to:

• Define anaphylaxis.
• Explain the causes of anaphylaxis.
• Identify the symptoms of anaphylaxis.
• Determine the treatment for anaphylaxis.
• Identify how to manage anaphylaxis.
• Demonstrate the emergency anaphylaxis management procedure.
• Use anaphylaxis management devices (adrenaline devices) effectively.

Why is this course essential?

It is necessary for nurseries and early years settings to have a clear protocol and training to manage anaphylaxis to provide children with a safe and secure environment. It is important for staff members to be adequately trained and have an action plan in place that they can quickly and efficiently follow in an emergency.